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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 06:44 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,255
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: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 06:03 AM
Replies: 28,045
Views: 4,613,573
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: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 05:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 234
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: 3
Views: 117
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: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 05:15 AM
Replies: 3,530
Views: 83,076
Posted By gnome

My only bike forums swag. ...

My only bike forums swag.
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_6090_e728e87bb0bb0222a7895652e2c0a99a02ac30a1.jpeg
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 04:38 AM
Replies: 3,530
Views: 83,076
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: 22
Views: 841
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: 381
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: 606,186
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: 1,823
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: 1,823
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: 4,613,573
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: 350
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: 234
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: 234
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: 606,186
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: 873,556
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: 463
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: 166
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: 2,526
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: 656,880
Posted By Sierra_rider

This afternoon's ride: ...

This afternoon's ride:

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_20240529_163617675_5a3f8cb5e73f4c27beee9f9ccb68d469a88d851d.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-24, 10:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 166
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: 606,186
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: 519
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: 19
Views: 266
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: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-29-24, 09:51 PM
Replies: 3,621
Views: 1,010,934
Posted By JeffAP60

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

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1681/20240512_182824_7f2aabb83d6dc825e275cbf8335f61801d1c1c9a.jpg
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: 11
Views: 234
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: 19
Views: 266
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: 384,633
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: 426
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: 166
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: 204
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: 11
Views: 234
Posted By Biker395

Oh, I miss those days! ...

Oh, I miss those days!

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1147x695/evan_s_first_ride_2_a8fdbeea6d0cc7c138f3d851d8c2922068070238.jpg
Forum: Touring
05-29-24, 09:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 330
Posted By Ron Damon

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

"Burgos sólo tiene dos estaciones, la de autobuses e invierno."
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 09:07 PM
Replies: 6,477
Views: 606,186
Posted By Sierra_rider

I'm back home from work, so I got a real outdoor...

I'm back home from work, so I got a real outdoor ride in today...31.5 miles and 4400' of gain. Also scored a Strava KOM, only had to hold 355 watts for about 11 minutes to get it. I used this ride to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 09:00 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 538
Posted By indyfabz

IMO, you should ignore. He’s just trying to egg...

IMO, you should ignore. He’s just trying to egg on.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-24, 08:58 PM
Replies: 3,530
Views: 83,076
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

"You're looking good tonight, toots." ...

"You're looking good tonight, toots."

-works every time
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-29-24, 08:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 222
Posted By FBinNY

This isn't a spacecraft or race car. Nor is a...

This isn't a spacecraft or race car. Nor is a headset a rivet.

It's a bicycle headset, designed and dimensioned to be installed easily in a bike shop, using bike shop tools.

Good technique and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-24, 08:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 426
Posted By bulgie

Yeah I guessed the lugs were HJ in post #4, and...

Yeah I guessed the lugs were HJ in post #4, and said the shell was a Cinelli.
Look at the third picture in post #9 for confirmation that the shell is Cinelli. You may need to rotate your head 180°...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 08:34 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 538
Posted By veganbikes

But that wasn't what they are talking about at...

But that wasn't what they are talking about at all! They are talking about say a parade or closed street fair which is closed to vehicle traffic. It is not barricading out ambulances it is keeping...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-24, 08:22 PM
Replies: 3,029
Views: 884,532
Posted By jamesdak

And this Sirrus wasn't all that bad: ...

And this Sirrus wasn't all that bad:

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1200x709/20240518_181949_28d95d157761266bfb8e9a78b2c49be1534a16ea.jpg
How it was picked up ...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-24, 08:19 PM
Replies: 3,530
Views: 83,076
Posted By big john

I always liked the old sedan delivery cars. ...

I always liked the old sedan delivery cars.
https://cdn1.mecum.com/auctions/an1114/an1114-197287/images/an1114-197287_2@2x.jpg?1415837609000
Chevy sold these for a while. I planned to bring a bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-24, 08:12 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 5,609
Posted By Pompiere

I wasn't intending to participate in the On The...

I wasn't intending to participate in the On The Road Again Project Challenge this year, but since I got this Univega frame for almost nothing, I thought maybe I could put it together completely from...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-29-24, 08:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 277
Posted By wayold

If you don't like it you can just get rid of the...

If you don't like it you can just get rid of the Future Shock. Several folks now make a rigid rod that replaces the Future Shock cartridge. Eliminates the give in the front end and saves 150-200g...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-29-24, 07:53 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 874
Posted By FBinNY

Not being there to see exactly what happened, I...

Not being there to see exactly what happened, I won't comment on blame.

However, the description reminds me of one of my pet peeves. I'll be riding on a 2 lane with a car behind and one...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-29-24, 07:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 222
Posted By rccardr

Nothing beats the right tool for the job, used...

Nothing beats the right tool for the job, used correctly.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 07:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 524
Posted By indyfabz

Wut

Wut
Forum: Touring
05-29-24, 07:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 330
Posted By indyfabz

That’s what I was thinking. IME, even small...

That’s what I was thinking. IME, even small villages in Spain had a bar or little market where you could get water, if not more, even on a Sunday.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-29-24, 07:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 204
Posted By Kontact

That quill stem looks like a common size - 110mm...

That quill stem looks like a common size - 110mm or so. The seat tube length is long - a big bike. The geometry is typical of a standard road bike.

Before you buy, look for areas near the lugs...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-24, 07:36 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,128
Posted By bwilli88

Well, I never ended up with a chainstay cripmer. ...

Well, I never ended up with a chainstay cripmer. But
I still needed one and nlerner stated in post #5 that he used a bench vise.
Well I had a cool little bench vise I made while I was in college...
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