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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-24, 01:24 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 19,365
Posted By Whitesands1

[QUOTE=drgeeman;23357261][QUOTE=Whitesands1;233571...

[QUOTE=drgeeman;23357261][QUOTE=Whitesands1;23357151]
Yes, I quite like it.

Brilliant. Mine arrived yesterday, direct from Raleigh. I think Evans have sold a handful, despite the bike taking a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-26-24, 12:23 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,651
Posted By john m flores

To add to this, my partner's Alfine-8 equipped...

To add to this, my partner's Alfine-8 equipped Priority L-Train city bike has been, apart from new brake pads, has been maintenance free. The bike is overgeared, and she's ridden up standing on some...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-25-24, 11:35 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,651
Posted By Jipe

Just one remark about the post on...

Just one remark about the post on singletrackworld.com about the Alfine 11: its "Posted 10 years ago" and at that time Shimano prohibited the use of this Alfine 11 for heavy bikes, tandem and ebike. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-25-24, 11:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 84
Posted By mkeinj

Thank you. This helps a lot. So, I can prepare...

Thank you. This helps a lot.
So, I can prepare the discussion now.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-25-24, 10:07 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 3,376
Posted By msalvetti

Goal: 350 miles 9/1: 20.0 9/2: 20.0 9/4:...

Goal: 350 miles
9/1: 20.0
9/2: 20.0
9/4: 20.0
9/6: 20.0
9/7: 20.0
9/8: 20.0
9/9: 20.0
9/11: 20.0
9/14: 24.1
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-24, 10:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,311
Posted By unworthy1

I believe the "Athlete" frames were at least...

I believe the "Athlete" frames were at least "overseen" by Konno or his crew, I don't think they were outsourced without oversight. But maybe someone like Andy at Yellow Jersey would know for sure....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-25-24, 09:39 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 78
Posted By Wildwood

Need to buy = Ishiwata 019 frameset - 59-61cm

I got so lucky this morning on another Need to Buy thread, thought ... - well the day still has a few USA hrs or minutes - time zone dependent.


Ishiwata 019 frameset or 'rider quality' bike....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-24, 09:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 287
Posted By niliraga

seconded - we all wanna know more! I wrote her a...

seconded - we all wanna know more! I wrote her a couple of weeks back, but she's out in Flushing and it's too far for me to go when I already have nowhere left to park it around here.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-24, 08:42 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 758
Posted By juvela

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forum member @Muny is sure to know...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-25-24, 08:17 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 65
Posted By Cervelo

Stellar customer service from Intense Bikes

I have been a member here for almost 20 years. Been riding longer than that. I have several bikes and have had a lot more so I have at one time or another or dealt with a lot of different bike...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-25-24, 08:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 333
Posted By Polaris OBark

My TV is so old (2009), it doesn't have software...

My TV is so old (2009), it doesn't have software to update, i.e., it is a "dumb" TV, which is ideal. We have a Roku, an AppleTV box, and a Mac Mini (2011) hooked up to it. We cut the cabal TV cord...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-25-24, 08:08 PM
Replies: 5,630
Views: 947,134
Posted By BTinNYC

Cafe in Massat where we warmed up after a wet...

Cafe in Massat where we warmed up after a wet cold fast descent from the Col du Port de Les....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-25-24, 07:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 180
Posted By Aubergine

I confess I was a bit flummoxed to read...

I confess I was a bit flummoxed to read Wildwood's post. I often check CL for 531 bikes and frames and had seen the CS a half hour before. Had to go back to CL to make sure I remembered correctly!
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-25-24, 07:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 299
Posted By SoSmellyAir

I run Pirelli P0 Smartube TPU tubes, which are...

I run Pirelli P0 Smartube TPU tubes, which are also easy to install with Continental GP5K tires.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-25-24, 07:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 348
Posted By SoSmellyAir

On cars, the disc brake rotors are in slight...

On cars, the disc brake rotors are in slight contact with the brake pads even when the brakes are not applied at all, to keep the braking interface relatively clean, at the expense of some brake...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-24, 07:48 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 626
Posted By Wildwood

My $00.02 is: One does not have to be a vintage...

My $00.02 is:
One does not have to be a vintage bicycle collector to appreciate (and ride) Classic beauty.

Put it together period functional and keep it special. Given room for N+1.
Being styled...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-25-24, 07:36 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 1,988
Posted By jadmt

i usually get the same from women....but is more...

i usually get the same from women....but is more like "you look like an ass"
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-25-24, 07:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 315
Posted By Mtracer

Double check that the cable is properly secured...

Double check that the cable is properly secured to the derailleur. There is a very specific path the cable must follow. The cable is effectively pulling on a lever. If the cable is not secured in the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-25-24, 07:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 315
Posted By RoadWearier

I explained it perfectly clearly. You just don't...

I explained it perfectly clearly. You just don't seem smart enough to understand the problem as others have had no trouble.

​​​​​​You seem like the 1 in 20 people on here that are complete...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-25-24, 07:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 427
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I generally avoid pills whenever possible, other...

I generally avoid pills whenever possible, other than an occasional aspirin. I’ve tried a number of vitamins and supplements over the years, and have noticed no improvements. I’ve seen too many...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-25-24, 07:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 348
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Your bicycle disk rotors are not going to get...

Your bicycle disk rotors are not going to get heated up to 500 degrees in normal use, or as high as 1000 degrees in competition. Motor vehicle disk brakes are an entirely different animal.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-25-24, 07:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 307
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I’ve had the same sentiment for other things,...

I’ve had the same sentiment for other things, like disk brakes and electronic shifting. However, after using disk brakes and electronic shifting long enough to get used to them, I have to admit that...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-25-24, 06:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 180
Posted By xiaoman1

Wildwood, To me it appeared as searching for a...

Wildwood,
To me it appeared as searching for a needle in a haystack. What luck on finding the bike in your size, and thanks to Aubergine for the link to the listing.
I hope it works out.
Best, Ben
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-24, 06:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 626
Posted By bikingshearer

Things can vary a bit at the extreme sizes. The...

Things can vary a bit at the extreme sizes. The best riding bike I have ever had - the one I reach for over 90% of the time now - was made in the mid-1960s from would eventually come to be called...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-25-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 7,001
Views: 725,342
Posted By jaxgtr

Got in a fake 24 miles and 3510 ft of climbing on...

Got in a fake 24 miles and 3510 ft of climbing on Rouvy tonight. Hopefully this Hurricane stays west of me, but sad it has to impact anyone. If there is any positive is that it should be moving...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-25-24, 06:38 PM
Replies: 27,780
Views: 3,575,043
Posted By Cornbiker

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Rode 20 miles about half gravel on my FX-2. Rural cemetery I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-24, 06:29 PM
Replies: 7,531
Views: 3,862,185
Posted By DorkDisk

Here's my 94 Trek 750 converted to drop bars ...

Here's my 94 Trek 750 converted to drop bars

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-24, 06:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 626
Posted By Kilroy1988

One of the best performing classic steel bicycles...

One of the best performing classic steel bicycles I've ever swung my legs over was a 60cm Centurion Dave Scott Ironman Expert frame that my uncle modified with a (different) unicrown fork, fully...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-24, 06:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 626
Posted By Aubergine

I like your approach too. I've always loved old...

I like your approach too. I've always loved old English 531 frames, and I think they do a great job of blending comfort with responsiveness. But I also enjoy trying out bikes made with other steels,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-25-24, 06:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 145
Posted By biker128pedal

The EPA had PTFE in the PFAS family a couple...

The EPA had PTFE in the PFAS family a couple years ago.

https://comptox.epa.gov/dashboard/chemical-lists/PFASSTRUCT

Funny it’s not there now. But unlike Viton and others, PTFE still uses...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-25-24, 06:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,116
Posted By igotlost

hi joel that was a sweet bike for a sweet price

hi joel
that was a sweet bike for a sweet price
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-25-24, 06:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 500
Posted By towndock

I'm a happy Dahon Helios owner. Just a simple...

I'm a happy Dahon Helios owner. Just a simple bifold man. I do not possess a 'Frequent Folder' card.

Yet the more I read of the dangers of trifold obsession... I just might become Brompton...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-24, 06:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 626
Posted By obrentharris

I like your approach. One of the things I...

I like your approach.

One of the things I find refreshing about this forum is that there are a lot of different opinions and approaches to old bikes. We are a diverse bunch in our likes and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-24, 05:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 259
Posted By SirMike1983

I agree - equipment and cranks look 1970s - 80s...

I agree - equipment and cranks look 1970s - 80s era.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-24, 05:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 626
Posted By smd4

Because… —Cyclist, July 1987 That said,...

Because…

—Cyclist, July 1987

That said, if you don’t care about Italian style and craftsmanship, you can’t go wrong with higher end Schwinn, Centurions, Panasonics, Specialized, etc. The 1985...
Forum: Commuting
09-25-24, 05:47 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 16,317
Posted By HardyWeinberg

missed my window for not biking home in the rain;...

missed my window for not biking home in the rain; total downpour right now, and I have no lights, so really want to leave in the next hour
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-24, 05:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 101
Posted By abdon

Of those the slingshot would be my first choice....

Of those the slingshot would be my first choice. Outside of those a Nitto bullmoose handlebar with the built in stem would be my first choice but that's because I like those on everything. Unless I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-24, 05:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 287
Posted By PhilFo

That stem has the curl to match the head tube...

That stem has the curl to match the head tube lugs! Please buy it so the "family" here can join along and figure out what it is! Or maybe just to relay to one of us who wants another hole in the...
Forum: Touring
09-25-24, 05:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,089
Posted By djb

hi there PW, I wrote a reply and it got lost, so...

hi there PW, I wrote a reply and it got lost, so here is take 2....
re the rain, we know someone who has been in Germany this sept and there was lots of flooding, not a fun place to be if traveling...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-24, 05:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 287
Posted By juvela

----- the combination of lug pattern, crown...

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the combination of lug pattern, crown and Alatet headset work to scream "BRITAIN"

if you purchase it measure shell width - a measurement in the vicinity of 66.5 would suggest a possible...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-25-24, 05:35 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,187
Posted By pepperbelly

I need to post a screen shot of the elevation...

I need to post a screen shot of the elevation changes. None are large but there are so many the readout looks like an ekg on crack.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-25-24, 05:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 427
Posted By terrymorse

Increased height's going to mess up your CdA tho.

Increased height's going to mess up your CdA tho.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-25-24, 05:28 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,187
Posted By t2p

those climbs ‘keep you honest’ … lol … or at...

those climbs ‘keep you honest’ … lol … or at least that’s what I often remind myself and tell mrs t2p

I mix in rides with climbs (and then often more turns etc) to break up the mup / rail trail...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-24, 05:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 287
Posted By merziac

Yes, I would hurry. ;) No idea other than...

Yes, I would hurry. ;)

No idea other than cool. :twitchy:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-24, 05:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 287
Posted By oneclick

Yes. Buy it. You can work on the...

Yes.
Buy it.
You can work on the hole-in-the-head later.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-24, 05:27 PM
Replies: 15,622
Views: 4,398,955
Posted By Murray Missile

Grabbed this after work, same people I got my...

Grabbed this after work, same people I got my mystery bike that turned out to be a '66 Raleigh Carlton from a few years ago.

NASHBAR 5000R, vintage unknown.
Cons: It's TINY, saddle is broken,...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-25-24, 05:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 174
Posted By obrentharris

Prices please. I'm interested in the long cage...

Prices please.
I'm interested in the long cage derailleur (as are probably 16 other members!)
Brent
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-25-24, 05:24 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,187
Posted By t2p

also not a fan of wind :( do you walk or...

also not a fan of wind :(

do you walk or hike … or similar ? those activities have helped me
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-24, 05:17 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 758
Posted By juvela

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marking differs from that of Stronglight Nr. 34
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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-25-24, 05:11 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 3,376
Posted By rje58_too

September Goal - 225 miles - made original goal...

September Goal - 225 miles - made original goal on 9/14 - new goal - 300 miles - made my stretch goal on 9/25

9/1 - 10.6 miles - Trek 800 Antelope
9/2 - 12.2 miles - Fuji
9/3 - 18.4 miles - Fuji...
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