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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-23-24, 06:48 PM
Replies: 27,218
Views: 3,195,688
Posted By SpedFast

Remembered the ice water and tire pump so I was...

Remembered the ice water and tire pump so I was able to push my ride out. Found some nice hiking trails that weren't really conducive to my road bike, but we managed. It was all good. 38Miles...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-23-24, 06:45 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 8
Posted By tcs

Dr. David Hon autobiography

Dr. Hon (Dr. Han Dewei) is posting short chapters of an autobiography. He's up to chapter 9 and ~high school. I've only found this on dahon.com.cn, so this link is to a Chinese website.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 06:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 92
Posted By indyfabz

Having read the return/exchange policy, it seems...

Having read the return/exchange policy, it seems to me that it is based on the assumption that they sent you the correct item.

What I would have liked to have seen was a thread describing your...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 06:35 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,382
Posted By merziac

Tx! I haven't shipped many on my dime for...

Tx!

I haven't shipped many on my dime for quite awhile, packed a few but they were ones that needed good packing for someone else.

Way back some of the frames shipped on efbay for $30 and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 06:32 PM
Replies: 6,428
Views: 599,398
Posted By rsbob

25 miles at 18.6 MPH on the Orbea (HaimBond)....

25 miles at 18.6 MPH on the Orbea (HaimBond). Chased by a dog which got my pace WAY up, but managed to out sprint it. Was going for a PR on a 2.5 mile segment but was rudely stopped by a school bus...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 06:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 92
Posted By asgelle

It's nice to know I've finally met a person who...

It's nice to know I've finally met a person who never made a mistake.

It's incredible that without any evidence whatsoever you jump to the conclusion that this is some nefarious plot rather than...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 06:16 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,382
Posted By Kabuki12

I will get pics tomorrow when I get to my shop.

I will get pics tomorrow when I get to my shop.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 06:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 92
Posted By bargainguy

I understand your frustration. Spending that...

I understand your frustration. Spending that kind of coin on a pair of shoes, and then not getting the right ones....yikes.

There's a different way to approach this that might not cost you. If...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-24, 06:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 381
Posted By Ron Damon

This is a straw man for we are not taking about...

This is a straw man for we are not taking about seatpost slippage on greased seatposts. We are talking about creaking on ungreased seatposts, the OP.

Once again, seatpost slippage is not in the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 06:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 92
Posted By PeteHski

So it looks like they messed your order up and...

So it looks like they messed your order up and shipped the wrong shoes by mistake. Just return them and get over it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 06:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 92
Posted By CAT7RDR

To err is human...

To err is human...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 05:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 92
Posted By bboy314

I’ve never dealt with Lake, but if they sent you...

I’ve never dealt with Lake, but if they sent you a different item than you ordered, I imagine they’ll try to make it right at no extra cost to you.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 05:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 92
Posted By Koyote

You should probably give the company a chance to...

You should probably give the company a chance to make things right before slagging them in a public forum. Mistakes happen.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-24, 05:45 PM
Replies: 3,120
Views: 71,891
Posted By datlas

Super busy at work this week. The combo of our...

Super busy at work this week. The combo of our new EMR system plus catch-up from California “vacation” has meant 12-14 hour days. I just got home and snapped this pic of our peonies. Last year...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 05:33 PM
Replies: 761
Views: 41,593
Posted By theblackbullet

I continued to pull up the listing multiple times...

I continued to pull up the listing multiple times a day. :innocent: The price dropped again on Friday. I messaged first thing on Saturday. The seller shipped Tuesday. And it's here today. This bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-24, 05:30 PM
Replies: 3,120
Views: 71,891
Posted By Eric F

France, actually. The F1 Monaco Grand Prix is...

France, actually. The F1 Monaco Grand Prix is this weekend, so they have been in that area earlier this week. Tiffany Cromwell starts a race in London tomorrow.



He does. Valtteri Bottas...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 05:23 PM
Replies: 303
Views: 49,361
Posted By bibliobob

Marin on 6/1!

Bump reminder for the Marin Swap meet on 6/1:

https://mmbhof.org/shop/event-tickets/9th-anniversary-cycles-swap/

I plan on bringing a few interesting bikes to sell at reasonable prices. Herse,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 05:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 355
Posted By rustystrings61

I am deeply saddened to learn of this - but for...

I am deeply saddened to learn of this - but for me, Mercians and riding them and wanting to ride them are intertwined with a major health crisis and underestimated depression as a result.

Back in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 05:11 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 829
Posted By chaadster

I’m sorry…based on what? You made no attempt to...

I’m sorry…based on what? You made no attempt to field repair the tube.

Had that been a butyl tube you’d snake-bit with that much force, you’d have a much more damaged tube with probably four,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-24, 05:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 50
Posted By Bill Kapaun

I think a simple test might be to torque it about...

I think a simple test might be to torque it about 20% below spec.
Go for a ride.
Torque to spec.
I expect you'd see the same phenomena. Break away friction is higher than sliding (rotating)...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 04:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 99
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1182x1355/breaker_06c00e9e8d1fb1447101f822cd753421242b8c2b.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 04:55 PM
Replies: 761
Views: 41,593
Posted By Clang

Ad's 3 hours old, so you know it's gone by...

Ad's 3 hours old, so you know it's gone by now.Mongoose ATB - $50 (Lakeville, MN)https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/dak/bik/d/lakeville-mongoose-chrome-mountain-bike/7749928558.html
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 04:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 106
Posted By squirtdad

not listed.....pinged seller on threading ...

not listed.....pinged seller on threading

here is listing https://www.ebay.com/itm/126158228307

not logical but looks like some level of quality underpinnings and just fun
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 04:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 291
Posted By randyjawa

Lift the bike and spin the wheels, checking to...

Lift the bike and spin the wheels, checking to ensure that neither is rubbing brake pads or even stay or fork tubing. Wheels can go out of true or even be installed off center. Proper maintenance...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-23-24, 04:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 212
Posted By joeruge

Mike, sorry! I read 'folks' as 'forks.' Should...

Mike, sorry! I read 'folks' as 'forks.' Should have had my glasses on. I do aopologize
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-24, 04:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 50
Posted By FBinNY

ANY torque spec for as tightened condition....

ANY torque spec for as tightened condition. Otherwise it would depend on the user to be psychic, and somehow predict what is not in their control.

As for why it tightened, the first thing to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 04:14 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 4,005
Posted By Andy_K

THe description can be "Old guys complaining a...

THe description can be "Old guys complaining a lot, reminiscing, and sharing lots of pictures, some of which are pictures of bicycles."
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-24, 03:59 PM
Replies: 3,120
Views: 71,891
Posted By Eric F

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1179x783/img_1222_2c9aea937da7491eadb56de070e5ee4742f7499d.jpeg
Nothing much here. Just a pro racer doing motor-pacing behind a scooter ridden...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 03:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 99
Posted By indyfabz

That looks thick to me. How about a useful...

That looks thick to me. How about a useful photo? :rolleyes:
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-24, 03:56 PM
Replies: 3,120
Views: 71,891
Posted By big john

I wouldn't recommend suggesting that.

I wouldn't recommend suggesting that.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 03:56 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,260
Posted By santa fe 2926

Had two sets of braze on shifters overhauled by...

Had two sets of braze on shifters overhauled by Wayne Bingham, he replaced the set with the broken spring, as well as another set off eBay.Fr. He might have more springs. Here’s his Facebook page....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-24, 03:55 PM
Replies: 3,120
Views: 71,891
Posted By Velo Vol

https://twitter.com/SMTuffy/status/179326901987038...

https://twitter.com/SMTuffy/status/1793269019870388309
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 03:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 259
Posted By katzenfinch

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/img_1912_600f5412e514a9869581ba88b001c9643907104f.jpeg
Here’s a little more detail. I would have uploaded it sooner but managed to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-24, 03:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 234
Posted By Steve B.

Others might read the thread and wonder what it...

Others might read the thread and wonder what it does. Yes, just adding to the knowledge base.
Forum: Commuting
05-23-24, 03:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 38
Posted By noglider

Bikes die when you leave them in the rain night...

Bikes die when you leave them in the rain night after night. They don't rust away when they get wet occasionally even for a few hours. Some say you should lube the chain after each time it gets wet,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 03:42 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 829
Posted By Camilo

Like just about everything that's "debated"...

Like just about everything that's "debated" endlessly. Disc Brakes, Electronic Shifting, E-Bikes, Immersion Wax Lubrication, you name it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 03:40 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 4,005
Posted By Steel Charlie

After going through all this it seems to me that...

After going through all this it seems to me that C&V is a less than appropriate title for this forum. For the truth in advertising aspect I suggest, "Mostly Steel Bikes".
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 03:35 PM
Replies: 458
Views: 87,119
Posted By noglider

RCMoeur, wow, customers think of new stuff all...

RCMoeur, wow, customers think of new stuff all the time. The human mind is an amazing thing.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-24, 03:26 PM
Replies: 3,120
Views: 71,891
Posted By Eric F

My wife has the same reaction. Or, at...

My wife has the same reaction.



Or, at least I assume she would. I'm not brave enough to even suggest it.
Forum: Framebuilders
05-23-24, 03:26 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,208
Posted By bulgie

I don't need to read any academic papers to note...

I don't need to read any academic papers to note that CrMo frames welded in the 1930s and every decade since then are still being ridden (not to mention aerospace, motorsport etc.), So this is just...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 03:25 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,498
Posted By noglider

The Golden Boy, may we see the completed bike?

The Golden Boy, may we see the completed bike?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 03:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 120
Posted By veganbikes

Back in my day we called them Wheelybob...

Back in my day we called them Wheelybob Whirlamajigs and you could get 2 of them for a nickle by cracky.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-23-24, 03:03 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 743
Posted By Iride01

The OP has a bike from his/her teen years and...

The OP has a bike from his/her teen years and wants to know if it's too small. It's thought by them to be a letter size, either X or XS.

My suggestion to the OP was that if nothing bothered them...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-23-24, 02:54 PM
Replies: 27,218
Views: 3,195,688
Posted By WaveyGravey

Did another 25 miles today reaching my 100 miles...

Did another 25 miles today reaching my 100 miles for the week.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 02:53 PM
Replies: 6,428
Views: 599,398
Posted By WaveyGravey

Another 25 miles today getting my 100 mile goal. ...

Another 25 miles today getting my 100 mile goal. If rain doesn't come in my try for another 50.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-23-24, 02:50 PM
Replies: 17,872
Views: 1,519,311
Posted By bampilot06

Getting more adaptive to the trainer. This week...

Getting more adaptive to the trainer.
This week I did a zone 2 ride with erg mode locked at 160 watts. Outside it would have used 175-180 watts. ERG in this case helped. I was able to focus on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 02:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 74
Posted By Ruben_

Help me identify the frame manufacturer (and any other interesting details)

Hello,

Around 8 years ago I bought a bicycle (custom made fixed gear) from someone who was building them with various (left over) components. I never paid too much attention to it, just liked the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-24, 02:49 PM
Replies: 3,120
Views: 71,891
Posted By indyfabz

Phillies won. Again.

Phillies won. Again.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-24, 02:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 234
Posted By Steve B.

It does indeed. That tubeless “ledge” is what...

It does indeed. That tubeless “ledge” is what helps a tubeless tire seat and hold air. Useless if using a tube. You have to make sure the bead of any tire is sitting in the middle channel when...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-24, 02:47 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 3,278
Posted By indyfabz

I vote for #2.

I vote for #2.
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