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Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-24, 02:07 PM
Replies: 3,179
Views: 73,067
Posted By BillyD

Yes give him a message for me, like any New York...

Yes give him a message for me, like any New York sports fan would tell him, “I got your choke right here pal”.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 01:52 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 955
Posted By cb400bill

Enough of the typical pointless bickering. ...

Enough of the typical pointless bickering.

Situation is resolved.

Thread closed.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 01:42 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,131
Posted By Atlas Shrugged

Bizarre alternate reality only experienced by BF...

Bizarre alternate reality only experienced by BF members getting scolded by people on group rides when showing up with out of date gear. When in realty the only criticizing seems to be here on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 01:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 499
Posted By Aubergine

Peugeot Sante: ...

Peugeot Sante:
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_0635_a4a10a3f3f9a63c6456944e8f10fa7f853b6574f.jpeg
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-24, 01:20 PM
Replies: 3,179
Views: 73,067
Posted By genejockey

James Dean didn't.

James Dean didn't.
Forum: Commuting
05-24-24, 01:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 188
Posted By noglider

Actually, I did commute on a fixed gear when my...

Actually, I did commute on a fixed gear when my route was moderately hilly. It got me in shape. I couldn't shift down to climb my big hill, so I pedaled harder. I got stronger. And I went as fast as...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 01:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 60
Posted By 79pmooney

Brakes - yes! Measure vertically from the brake...

Brakes - yes! Measure vertically from the brake hole on the crown and rear brake bridge down to the center of the rim. That is your brake drop. Look at the nut side of each, crown and bridge to...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-24, 12:52 PM
Replies: 3,179
Views: 73,067
Posted By datlas

My friend is visiting from SF area and brought a...

My friend is visiting from SF area and brought a bike. He has a custom Calfee 1X. It’s quite nice but sadly not my size.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-24, 12:47 PM
Replies: 3,179
Views: 73,067
Posted By datlas

Our house is invaded with critters. We are...

Our house is invaded with critters. We are dog-sitting my BiL’s German Shepherd (name is Sherman), plus somehow we have a chipmunk in the house. Plus the cat. Too many critters!

Sherman
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-24, 12:45 PM
Replies: 3,179
Views: 73,067
Posted By datlas

You’ve seen the needle and the damage done?

You’ve seen the needle and the damage done?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 12:43 PM
Replies: 1,105
Views: 389,922
Posted By noglider

Bianchi84, when your bike has rim brakes, you...

Bianchi84, when your bike has rim brakes, you usually need to change the calipers to accommodate 650b wheels. It's possible, in some conversions, to do it with no changes other than brake calipers.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 12:37 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 915
Posted By squirtdad

I put other, when it really means: If I get to a...

I put other, when it really means: If I get to a point where the choice is riding or not riding, I will move to an pedal assist bike in a nano second

Meanwhile I will do all I can to stay...
Forum: Commuting
05-24-24, 12:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 188
Posted By noglider

I like the fixed gear idea. I have a couple of...

I like the fixed gear idea. I have a couple of fixed gear bikes, though I rarely ride them. One reason is that my commuting route is a bit hilly, so it adds a bit more challenge than I want.

I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 12:14 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 955
Posted By tomato coupe

The FTC statement is about unsolicited items that...

The FTC statement is about unsolicited items that are sent to someone, with a subsequent demand for payment. In that scenario, you don't have to pay for the item and you don't have to send it back....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 12:13 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 955
Posted By wheelreason

You can keep the day job, but tell me, are those...

You can keep the day job, but tell me, are those Holiday Inn Express pillows comfy?... :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 12:00 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,131
Posted By Camilo

Sorry, you're right - it was meant tongue in...

Sorry, you're right - it was meant tongue in cheek.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-24-24, 11:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 56
Posted By MinnMan

Not so. I have nothing near a spare tire around...

Not so. I have nothing near a spare tire around my waist. To all appearances, I am extremely thin. yet, at times I get 5 or 8 lbs. above my ideal fastest riding weight and it is work to get those...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-24-24, 11:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 56
Posted By PeteHski

I find the best strategy is to not have snack...

I find the best strategy is to not have snack food in the house. If it’s not there then you can’t eat it!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-24, 11:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 78
Posted By howsteepisit

You also could try some assemble paste on it -...

You also could try some assemble paste on it - the grit may help it not slip.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-24, 11:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 78
Posted By PeteHski

Maybe try a quarter of a turn tighter at a time...

Maybe try a quarter of a turn tighter at a time until it stops slipping or the frame cracks!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 11:42 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 499
Posted By Eric F

Around the Cycle is a legit brick and mortar LBS...

Around the Cycle is a legit brick and mortar LBS in my area. I've never bought anything from them through eBay, but have been in the shop a few times for parts. Nice people.
Forum: Commuting
05-24-24, 11:33 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 188
Posted By 79pmooney

+1 I have had a fix gear set up as my...

+1 I have had a fix gear set up as my winter/rain/city bike forever. Accidents and the like happen and it is now on frame #5. 80,000 miles, almost 50 years and many winters of commuting 6-17 miles...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-24-24, 11:30 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 55
Posted By Ged117

FS: Early 1950s Armstrong Consort frameset, 24", Reynolds 531

For sale is my early '50s Armstrong frame, 24" size with straight gauge 531. It's a lovely looking paint scheme with classic mid-level lugs, though with the patina expected of a 70 year old frame...
Forum: Southern California
05-24-24, 11:29 AM
Replies: 2,930
Views: 381,674
Posted By Eric F

Yesterday I joined PAA's "ShLoC" ride, starting...

Yesterday I joined PAA's "ShLoC" ride, starting at the Rose Bowl. It's a climbing-focused ride, with an A group and a B group. They don't always ride the same route, and apparently, yesterday's was...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-24, 11:28 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 558
Posted By grumpus

They'd like you to think that, but they're really...

They'd like you to think that, but they're really just "pretty good" and convenient, often not "the best". VAR, Hozan, Knipex etc. make some great stuff, but they don't have the all-encompassing...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-24, 11:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 78
Posted By Trakhak

Since there's no way to use a torque wrench on a...

Since there's no way to use a torque wrench on a QR seatpost clamp that I'm aware of, I'm curious what kind of answers you expect. ("Tighten until the frame cracks, then back off a quarter turn.")
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 11:23 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 499
Posted By majmt

Hey Jim, Cool paint job and a perfect match for...

Hey Jim,
Cool paint job and a perfect match for your forum name.
:thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 11:18 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,256
Posted By PhilFo

JB Weld that and ride into the sunset. I really...

JB Weld that and ride into the sunset.
I really like fancy lugs and sculpture... If I ever come into ownership of an AeroWind, I'm going to add some sculpted lugs made of JB Weld in the spirit of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 11:12 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 683
Posted By chain_whipped

Could a picture be more humbling? Those were...

Could a picture be more humbling?
Those were the days.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-24, 11:11 AM
Replies: 3,179
Views: 73,067
Posted By Eric F

I just remembered...Valtteri Bottas finished 6th...

I just remembered...Valtteri Bottas finished 6th at a gravel race in South Africa earlier this year, and qualified to race in the UCI World Championships (age group category).
Forum: Southern California
05-24-24, 11:07 AM
Replies: 2,930
Views: 381,674
Posted By jonathanf2

Thursday I did 21 miles and 2000 feet of climbing...

Thursday I did 21 miles and 2000 feet of climbing over at Griffith. I've been focusing more on keeping a steady pace as opposed to trying to mash up the hill. Though on my final downhill a female...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 11:06 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 499
Posted By billytwosheds

Sante!

Sante!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 10:56 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 955
Posted By cb400bill

Thread title updated to show situation has been...

Thread title updated to show situation has been resolved.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 10:50 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,498
Posted By steelbikeguy

I'm guessing that this might be the Osgear Super...

I'm guessing that this might be the Osgear Super Champion gear changer?
The pivot for the chain tensioner is forward of the bottom bracket, and is operated by a down tube lever.
Cycling Plus had an...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 955
Posted By tomato coupe

I would suggest changing the title of the thread...

I would suggest changing the title of the thread ...
Forum: Commuting
05-24-24, 10:45 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 188
Posted By 79pmooney

Marine grease - any auto parts store and probably...

Marine grease - any auto parts store and probably any hardware, Home Depot ... $8 for a can that will last you years. I have a tube for clean stuff for bearings and an a can that stays open with...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-24, 10:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 137
Posted By tomato coupe

No, the web site isn't active (everything is out...

No, the web site isn't active (everything is out of stock), and no cars are in their parking lot except for one company vehicle.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 10:39 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,498
Posted By steelbikeguy

Looks like it might be the chain tensioning...

Looks like it might be the chain tensioning mechanism from the Vittoria Margherita? (as shown in this brief article on a 1936 Bianchi)
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 10:38 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,256
Posted By nlerner

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1920x1440/img_0265_85d842c4e690b70084ebc7329f83d266f084161c.jpeg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 10:33 AM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 236,022
Posted By Erzulis Boat

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/20240522_124319_2949000f7c5116a09e7637c2bc065d47f3b1b59d.jpg
Had to take a pic. Not really for the bike, but to what it's locked to.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 10:26 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 955
Posted By TheBlackPumpkin

Lake has emailed me a return label and is...

Lake has emailed me a return label and is processing through shipping to send me the right shoes. I have to say, they got back in less than 24 hours which is impressive on its own. Like I've already...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 10:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 46
Posted By tmnguuyen

Is this ride on for Sunday 5/26/24? Are you going...

Is this ride on for Sunday 5/26/24? Are you going south from Kenos then turn around? I'm thinking about riding from home and catch up with you guys on the river trail.

Thanks
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 10:22 AM
Replies: 1,105
Views: 389,922
Posted By ehcoplex

LOTS of 650b tires (currently...) available, as...

LOTS of 650b tires (currently...) available, as the size has become fairly popular in the 'gravel' world. For vintage retro-fits you've got Mafac Raids, Weinmann Vainqueur (and their DC copies) and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 10:19 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 499
Posted By jdawginsc

Threads are clean....bwahahahaha! They are likely...

Threads are clean....bwahahahaha! They are likely fine under the rust.

Bocama lugs, fishy seat stays, scalloped seat stay cap. Wonder what it was.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 10:18 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 499
Posted By shuru421

Gilco downtube? 125mm rear spacing? ...

Gilco downtube?

125mm rear spacing?

Interesting..
And as someone mentioned, at that price, 'why not?'
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 10:15 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 955
Posted By tomato coupe

For future reference, the FTC does not state that...

For future reference, the FTC does not state that you get to keep an item if the seller ships the wrong item to you.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 10:15 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 499
Posted By smd4

I like the lugs and dropouts. I think. I...

I like the lugs and dropouts. I think.

I can't really see 'em under that "paint."
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 21,852
Views: 3,170,258
Posted By 1989Pre

Great weather for a ride to Bowdoinham....

Great weather for a ride to Bowdoinham. https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/1057654843 I took the Grubb completely apart over the winter and re-lubed everything. I am now riding with a spare tire,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 499
Posted By Strawbunyan

I like the color alot. But the condition of the...

I like the color alot. But the condition of the BB shell and what I can see of the head tube and the stem makes me worry that a proper prep was not done before it was sprayed...good prep work is 99%...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 683
Posted By ascherer

In 1988 I was looking for a new bike. I'd ridden...

In 1988 I was looking for a new bike. I'd ridden a Zeus Pro since '73 and I thought I wanted something perhaps less racy, but traditional. Maybe a touring frame? I was honeymooning with my first wife...
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