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Posted By rosefarts

My skinny butt can’t comprehend 550lbs. If...

My skinny butt can’t comprehend 550lbs.

If you were there, and now you aren’t, that is a huge journey. Every journey is going to have some missteps.

A wheelset or two along the way is nothing,...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

05-30-24, 09:40 PM

Replies: 19

Views: 190

Posted By ScottCommutes

For best accuracy, E-bike tires must be checked...

For best accuracy, E-bike tires must be checked with digital gauges. Regular tires should be checked with analog gauges. Anything on a classic or vintage bike must either be checked by thumb or...

Forum: Road Cycling

05-30-24, 09:31 PM

Replies: 106

When did cycling gloves go out of fashion?

Views: 3,173

Posted By rsbob

Do not. Did I tell you about my black lab, Eddy?...

Do not. Did I tell you about my black lab, Eddy? (My mountain biking companion for 7 years - one helluva great dog). :) He never wore gloves either. Maybe the pros took a page from Eddy.

Forum: Classic & Vintage

05-30-24, 09:28 PM

Replies: 22

Huffy dreams

Views: 322

Posted By RustyJames

On the top of a remote hill in Montana… ...

On the top of a remote hill in Montana…

”Here lies the body of the great N Lerner. A man whose reach exceeded his grasp”

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

05-30-24, 09:24 PM

Replies: 19

Views: 190

Posted By Aubergine

I can't beat rsbob's story (and bob, ow! Heal...

I can't beat rsbob's story (and bob, ow! Heal quickly) but i had decades of knee issues because my saddle was a quarter inch too high. Even an eighth of an inch probably would have resolved it.

Forum: Classic & Vintage

05-30-24, 09:22 PM

Replies: 8

Oiling ancient brake cables?

Views: 153

Posted By Road Fan

The bike is a 1952 Rudge, pretty much original. ...

The bike is a 1952 Rudge, pretty much original. I'll be showing it at Classic Rendezvous in Auburn, Indiana next week. I'd like to show people what it originally looked like as much as I can. For...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

05-30-24, 09:22 PM

Replies: 13

Descending in a cross wind

Views: 325

Posted By rsbob

After going into oscillations at 45 mph when a...

After going into oscillations at 45 mph when a large box truck disrupted the air flow of my 60mm wheels, on windy days, I swap out the front wheel for a 32mm. Far less fighting and a lot more stable...

Forum: Touring

05-30-24, 09:20 PM

Replies: 2

Touring in UK?

Posted By Small cog

Sustrans plans, maps and signposts routes across...

Sustrans plans, maps and signposts routes across the country and are a good resource, do you want road or off road routes? There are many rail to trail often incorporated into Sustrans routes and a...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

05-30-24, 09:17 PM

Replies: 113

What's your cyclist identity?

Views: 4,578

Posted By rsbob

Eat your hearts out, you underachievers: ...

Eat your hearts out, you underachievers:

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/865x919/img_0181_4d73da584c4fc98214d41520a514a8f043d59d91.jpeg

Can you say ‘error’? Typical max...

Forum: Road Cycling

05-30-24, 09:05 PM

Replies: 3,604

Addiction 2024.2

Views: 84,655

Posted By TMonk

Some close family friends are flying into town...

Some close family friends are flying into town and staying with my parents for a long weekend. They moved from here to North Carolina, in the hills outside of Asheville, sounds like a really cool...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

05-30-24, 08:50 PM

Replies: 19

Views: 190

Posted By rsbob

I know how to make you feel better. A...

I know how to make you feel better.

A couple of years ago, I bought some new cleats for my new Shimano clipless pedals. The screws provided were not long enough to bite, so I found some longer...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

05-30-24, 08:46 PM

Replies: 11

Schwinn Xtra-lite frame (what is it?)

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Posted By Velo Mule

Your World Sport was made by Giant, and likely...

Your World Sport was made by Giant, and likely designed by Schwinn. At this time, Giant was trying to impress Schwinn in order to keep their business. The frames are well made and have nice paint...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

05-30-24, 08:38 PM

Replies: 28

Views: 1,123

Posted By AdventureManCO

If you need a referral for membership in TWA...

If you need a referral for membership in TWA (Time Wasters Annonymous), I got you:thumb:

Forum: Classic & Vintage

05-30-24, 08:35 PM

Replies: 22

Huffy dreams

Views: 322

Posted By Andy_K

If you buy a 21.1mm threadless adapter it can...

If you buy a 21.1mm threadless adapter it can come in handy later as a seat tube repair tool.

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1252300-continuing-story-bungled-px-10-a.html

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

05-30-24, 08:33 PM

Replies: 8

Hollowtech II spline engagement

Views: 159

Posted By Crankycrank

I have to ask, are you sure the spindle is all...

I have to ask, are you sure the spindle is all the way in from the drive side? Sometimes it needs a little bump from a rubber mallet.

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

05-30-24, 08:32 PM

Replies: 12

Posted By veganbikes

I know maybe in some cases I have been harsh but...

I know maybe in some cases I have been harsh but I am genuinely curious here why the need for the original MSRP from back in the day?

If you do want that I bet there are quite a few folks in the...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

05-30-24, 08:19 PM

Replies: 22

Huffy dreams

Views: 322

Posted By nlerner

I just measured--it is a .833" steerer. Also,...

I just measured--it is a .833" steerer. Also, looked in the corners of the basement for the original stem but came up empty. However, I do have a chromed fork in the pile with a 22.2 steerer that...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

05-30-24, 08:12 PM

Replies: 12

Posted By veganbikes

They have a following, if the bike fits you and...

They have a following, if the bike fits you and you want it go for it, it is your money. If the question next is going to be what if I had warehouse of these bikes in boxes yada yada yada then it...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

05-30-24, 08:11 PM

Replies: 19

Views: 190

Posted By shelbyfv

Guess that explains some of this...

Guess that explains some of this (https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-mechanics/1294129-650-x-looking-new-tire.html). :thumb:

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

05-30-24, 08:07 PM

Replies: 25

Anyone else Have a Bike Smaller Than They Are "Supposed" to Ride

Views: 362

Posted By PromptCritical

lmao

lmao

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

05-30-24, 08:02 PM

Replies: 12

Posted By shelbyfv

Why is this so hard? C&V Appraisals...

Why is this so hard? C&V Appraisals (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage-bicycles-whats-worth-appraisals/) :foo:

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

05-30-24, 08:02 PM

Replies: 25

Anyone else Have a Bike Smaller Than They Are "Supposed" to Ride

Views: 362

Posted By RoadWearier

Yeah I've now blocked him. He likes to argue...

Yeah I've now blocked him. He likes to argue about everything and will never admit to being wrong and always has to have the last word. He must be so much fun at dinner parties. Feel free to PM me...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

05-30-24, 07:59 PM

Replies: 87

Best looking components, let's list them all!

Views: 5,543

Posted By SurferRosa

Just saw these CK titanium headsets became...

Just saw these CK titanium headsets became available. :innocent:
...

Forum: Road Cycling

05-30-24, 07:58 PM

Replies: 106

When did cycling gloves go out of fashion?

Views: 3,173

Posted By Trakhak

As I said, all pro cyclists wore gloves up until...

As I said, all pro cyclists wore gloves up until a couple of years ago. Then I started noticing that many (not all, not most) had stopped wearing them. Those without gloves were conspicuous.

The...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

05-30-24, 07:55 PM

Replies: 28

Views: 1,123

Posted By USAZorro

It's quite the project. I'm still trying to wrap...

It's quite the project. I'm still trying to wrap my head around the confluence of suspension forks and southern Florida. The picture in my head when reading the thread title was much more like...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

05-30-24, 07:55 PM

Replies: 307

Best S.F. Bay Area Bike Swap?

Views: 49,771

Posted By curbtender

Asked a local and they said SpaceAge bags and a...

Asked a local and they said SpaceAge bags and a guy who does a magazine are sponsoring that but probably without a permit. He expects it will be messengers and track racers unloading stuff. ...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

05-30-24, 07:54 PM

Replies: 12

Posted By bboy314

Try here: ...

Try here:
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage-bicycles-whats-worth-appraisals/

I’d take it over a NOS Schwinn Varsity any day. Price is ok if it’s in fantastic condition. Someone...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

05-30-24, 07:45 PM

Replies: 25

Anyone else Have a Bike Smaller Than They Are "Supposed" to Ride

Views: 362

Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Don't let VeggieTales chafe ya. He's part of...

Don't let VeggieTales chafe ya.
He's part of the Mysery Brigade(TM) here on BF and is never EVER happy.

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

05-30-24, 07:45 PM

Replies: 19

Views: 190

Posted By Steve B.

My analog pump gauge says A. My digital pump...

My analog pump gauge says A. My digital pump gauge says B. My hand held digital gauge says C. I just use the digital pump and whatever pressure it tells me. Close enough.

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

05-30-24, 07:06 PM

Replies: 19

Views: 190

Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Now you have an indestructible/immortal rear...

Now you have an indestructible/immortal rear wheel.

Small problems.

If I had a dollar for every delay.... I'd have yet ANOTHER bike.

Forum: Classic & Vintage

05-30-24, 07:05 PM

Replies: 28

Views: 1,123

Posted By cudak888

You haven't seen time wasted until you've seen...

You haven't seen time wasted until you've seen what I'm doing with LS-to-TH350/400 crank-to-torque converter spacers and abnormally narrow kiddie bottom brackets.

Before:
...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

05-30-24, 07:03 PM

Replies: 19

Views: 190

Posted By Maelochs

Anyway ... I thumb-test my tires. I know about...

Anyway ... I thumb-test my tires. I know about how much give yields how much flex, and when the tires will squirm in corners and all that ... . from repetition.

Whatever you were doing passed the...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

05-30-24, 07:01 PM

Replies: 21,873

Sticky Where'd You Ride Today? (New & Improved)

Views: 3,185,375

Posted By bikemig

I did a 45 mile ride today on the Chichaqua trail...

I did a 45 mile ride today on the Chichaqua trail which is a fabulous rail to trail conversion NE out of Des Moines. It has lots of wooden bridges over waterway, a few nice stops (including one very...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

05-30-24, 06:58 PM

Replies: 19

Views: 190

Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Do not confuse idiocy with inexperience. So you...

Do not confuse idiocy with inexperience.
So you didn't know everything. Not the end of the world.
And it sounds like you had the right idea, just insufficient equipment.

I have a long list of...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

05-30-24, 06:58 PM

Replies: 11

Mafac Racer Toe-in

Views: 156

Posted By bulgie

Here's a RAID I bought on ebay, then found it was...

Here's a RAID I bought on ebay, then found it was bent. This is the pic I sent to the seller, who refunded my money.
...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

05-30-24, 06:54 PM

Replies: 19

Views: 190

Posted By Maelochs

How do you know the digital gauge is accurate? ...

How do you know the digital gauge is accurate?

:D

Forum: Classic & Vintage

05-30-24, 06:53 PM

Replies: 22

Huffy dreams

Views: 322

Posted By rccardr

So, you’re taking that to Cino, right?

So, you’re taking that to Cino, right?

Forum: Classic & Vintage

05-30-24, 06:47 PM

Replies: 28

Views: 1,123

Posted By bikemig

Fun thread and great work. I love old stump...

Fun thread and great work. I love old stump jumpers and ride two of them. The first is an ace commuter with swept back bars; the second is a fine rough stuff bike with drops. ...

Forum: Mountain Biking

05-30-24, 06:47 PM

Replies: 5

YLG oversized seat compatibility

Views: 205

Posted By Schwinnmointain

Thanks it’s actually a good bike for the money...

Thanks it’s actually a good bike for the money and a good bike to make some upgrades on

Forum: Classic & Vintage

05-30-24, 06:42 PM

Replies: 20

Inflation value vs. actual (vintage/collector's) value

Views: 353

Posted By steelbikeguy

My 1976 Schwinn price list says $660 for a P13. ...

My 1976 Schwinn price list says $660 for a P13. No mention of the surcharge for the Campy sidepulls.
Four times that would be $2600 or so. That's not unreasonable, is it? Clearly, you've got to...

Forum: Road Cycling

05-30-24, 06:38 PM

Replies: 3,604

Addiction 2024.2

Views: 84,655

Posted By rjones28

Fun Fact: last night's hotel was a block from...

Fun Fact: last night's hotel was a block from Jeg's World Headquarters.

Forum: Classic & Vintage

05-30-24, 06:37 PM

Replies: 28

Views: 1,123

Posted By AdventureManCO

lol...so how much time have you wasted on this...

lol...so how much time have you wasted on this ridiculous fork?

No matter...it still can't hold a candle to my supreme time-wasting super powers!!!:D:D:D:thumb::thumb::thumb:

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

05-30-24, 06:35 PM

Replies: 6,484

How fer did you ride today?!

Views: 606,877

Posted By jaxgtr

Been a while since I've tried this one on Rouvy. ...

Been a while since I've tried this one on Rouvy. I been riding harder climbing routes this year, and I can really tell the difference on this type of routes where the avg incline is greater than 6...

Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

05-30-24, 06:31 PM

Replies: 3,625

What do old people ride, lets see your bikes

Views: 1,011,438

Posted By bikemig

I did a 45 mile ride today on the Chichaqua...

I did a 45 mile ride today on the Chichaqua trail, which is a beautiful rails to trail conversion that has a canopy of trees throughout the trail, running NE out of Des Moines. I rode my 1980 Raleigh...

Forum: Road Cycling

05-30-24, 06:30 PM

Replies: 3,604

Addiction 2024.2

Views: 84,655

Posted By rjones28

Tour de Rock | CARTI Events | CARTI Cancer Center...

Tour de Rock | CARTI Events | CARTI Cancer Center (https://www.carti.com/foundation/events/carti-tour-de-rock/)

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

05-30-24, 06:28 PM

Replies: 6,484

How fer did you ride today?!

Views: 606,877

Posted By jaxgtr

Yea living in Florida, Lightning is a constant...

Yea living in Florida, Lightning is a constant riding partner in the summer months. I remember one day, it was about 6 pm and riding toward downtown the storm just blew up in about 15 mins and we...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

05-30-24, 06:24 PM

Replies: 28