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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-01-24, 08:46 AM
Replies: 27,242
Views: 3,211,410
Posted By essiemyra

lol Another early start this morning. I was...

lol

Another early start this morning. I was out at 6:45 and got a 20.4 mile ride. I am trying to add more miles into this route as it goes through some very quiet roads and also takes me off...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 08:43 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 182
Posted By thinktubes

Move fast on that one looks like your size and...

Move fast on that one looks like your size and they are easy to work on. Uses modern-ish parts, so lots of paths for upgrades. I sold one of these a few years back and it was a pretty nice bike, $75...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-01-24, 08:30 AM
Replies: 1,517
Views: 451,763
Posted By joey buzzard

They're profoundly similar, yet considerably...

They're profoundly similar, yet considerably different.
The aluminium bike is lighter and feels sportier. However the steel Swift as spec'd is a comfortable ride. It rolls easily enough over the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 08:24 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 182
Posted By albrt

Another tip - most higher quality bikes from the...

Another tip - most higher quality bikes from the 70s and 80s had shifter levers on the downtube, where they are in the Prelude and Peugeot. Lower quality bikes had shifters on the stem by the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 08:04 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 182
Posted By MsTris10

oooooo 👀 I swear I just checked offer up this am!...

oooooo 👀 I swear I just checked offer up this am!
Im convinced you guys have cheat codes! 😂 Let me go investigate!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 08:01 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 182
Posted By Maxey

I would avoid the Columbias and Huffys and their...

I would avoid the Columbias and Huffys and their equivalents at all costs if possible. Easiest way to spot one is to look at the dropouts where the wheels attach -- on such bikes the dropouts will...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 07:57 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 182
Posted By Kabuki12

The bikes you are looking at are not just entry...

The bikes you are looking at are not just entry level but considerably heavy. Look for bikes that are higher end and well maintained so you can enjoy them . Then slowly ease into working on them ….or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 07:56 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 182
Posted By albrt

Old road bikes mostly have similar shaped frames,...

Old road bikes mostly have similar shaped frames, so you can get a pretty good sense of the size by looking at the steerer tube, which is the relatively short tube that the goes between the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 07:56 AM
Replies: 21,874
Views: 3,190,061
Posted By ihm96

Love the bike, looks great! Really want to find a...

Love the bike, looks great! Really want to find a similar Merckx frame to build up someday, it’s such a classic color scheme

I’ll toss in some photos of last nights Philly sunset ride on my old...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-24, 07:55 AM
Replies: 6,491
Views: 608,984
Posted By Jughed

42 miles on the MUP Thursday evening, Z2/easy...

42 miles on the MUP Thursday evening, Z2/easy pace.


33 miles this AM with a 30 mile TT.

Set PB’s for 30/40k distances and had more in the tank at the end. Finished strong.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 07:54 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 182
Posted By Classtime

Just funnin. We’d love to find you a bike.

Just funnin. We’d love to find you a bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 07:51 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 182
Posted By Classtime

This one is on OfferUp Atlanta for 75 bucks. Slim...

This one is on OfferUp Atlanta for 75 bucks. Slim Pickn’s on CL.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 07:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 331
Posted By Pompiere

I am trying to keep it to the early 1970s, but I...

I am trying to keep it to the early 1970s, but I will be doing my own thing. Most of the parts that were on the bike when I found it were not original, or were in really rough condition. I bought a...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-01-24, 07:47 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 485
Posted By chaadster

Geez. Few, if any, have the heritage and...

Geez. Few, if any, have the heritage and experience in making Ti frames to match Lynskey, and I’d suggest that having 40 years of Ti manufacturing history in Chattanooga is exactly why they can...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 07:36 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 182
Posted By Trakhak

There are a few bike connoisseurs here on Bike...

There are a few bike connoisseurs here on Bike Forums who have bought Huffy bikes (or, more likely, rescued them from a dump) for the perverse pleasure of transforming a bottom-of-the-barrel...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-24, 07:34 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,598
Posted By bboy314

So you bought a cheap helmet to see what an...

So you bought a cheap helmet to see what an expensive helmet might feel like?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 07:34 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 182
Posted By thinktubes

It’s a buyer’s market for classic vintage. Treat...

It’s a buyer’s market for classic vintage. Treat yourself to something a little higher up on the food chain. Lots of nice mid-80s offerings from Schwinn (Prelude, Tempo, Circiut, etc…)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-24, 07:24 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,598
Posted By Koyote

I'm just gonna say this: you often seem to have...

I'm just gonna say this: you often seem to have very little experience and info, and yet you still reach these broad conclusions...conclusions which are often wrong. Try to learn more and opine less....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-24, 07:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 202
Posted By chaadster

BTinNYC have your friend look at the new 3T...

BTinNYC have your friend look at the new 3T Strada, which with the SRAM Rival AXS 2x drivetrain has an MSRP of $5.2k.

The Strada falls more on the Race side than the Endurance side of the geometry...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 07:02 AM
Replies: 1,783
Views: 248,924
Posted By oneclick

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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-01-24, 06:25 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 1,848
Posted By Paul Barnard

As a pedestrian, I behave predictably. As a...

As a pedestrian, I behave predictably. As a bicyclist, I pass pedestrians and other vulnerable users with minimal speed disparity. A pedestrian's right of way is not absolute. When they behave...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-24, 06:21 AM
Replies: 3,732
Views: 88,091
Posted By Trsnrtr

Nope. After all of the negative internet expert...

Nope. After all of the negative internet expert crap, I was expecting all kinds of fit finishes and stuff but up close, it looked well built and it kind of grew on me the more I looked at it. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 05:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 232
Posted By smontanaro

This might help: ...

This might help:

https://dentoncycles.co.uk/2017/12/01/shimano-dura-ace-7400-7401-7402-7403-7410-series-road-component-system-1984-1996/

I wish the scans were higher resolution, but it's still...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-24, 05:40 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 23,344
Posted By Sy Reene

Be careful with that advice.. I have not needed...

Be careful with that advice.. I have not needed to size up from what Castelli's own size charts say, but otoh if you're comparing some typical US brand "Large" to Castelli, then yes you'd likely need...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-24, 05:32 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 23,344
Posted By znomit

And too right. Socks and sandals should be an...

And too right. Socks and sandals should be an instant permanent ban.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-24, 05:18 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 23,344
Posted By znomit

No way, I still look fabulous.

No way, I still look fabulous.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 04:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 276
Posted By Bianchigirll

I just hate it when I have a new bike to so off...

I just hate it when I have a new bike to so off and run out of digital film
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-24, 04:20 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 408
Posted By bruce19

I just want to give you kudos for embarking on...

I just want to give you kudos for embarking on the journey you've undertaken. Really a good choice IMO. But, one bit of advice ... be patient with yourself. Go forward in small steps until the big...
Forum: Touring
06-01-24, 04:14 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 513
Posted By indyfabz

I rode through the Tabernas area. It’s where a...

I rode through the Tabernas area. It’s where a lot of “Spaghetti Westerns” were filmed, including The Good, the Bad & the Ugly.” Portions of Lawrence of Arabia were also filmed there.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-24, 03:42 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,061
Posted By PeteHski

It’s all about your individual use case. Probably...

It’s all about your individual use case. Probably 99% of Garmin Edge users like me will also have a paired phone in their pocket. Then you get the best of both worlds without any compromise. The...
Forum: Southern California
06-01-24, 01:56 AM
Replies: 2,945
Views: 385,947
Posted By malcala622

Critical Mass Los Angeles tonight with my...

Critical Mass Los Angeles tonight with my children. The wife had a work conference this week in Arizona so I went solo. About 18 miles and tacos afterwards.

90% leg and 10% motor use on my wife's...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-01-24, 01:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 260
Posted By Duragrouch

OP: If brake grab on the rear is too high, and...

OP: If brake grab on the rear is too high, and you have a short-pull lever, put a long-pull (v-brake) lever on it and it will grab less.

I encountered the reverse; My friend has a cheap folder,...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-24, 12:09 AM
Replies: 3,732
Views: 88,091
Posted By Deal4Fuji

blues busking in Brighton ...

blues busking in Brighton

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbL7Frf6nJI
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-24, 11:49 PM
Replies: 3,131
Views: 551,670
Posted By Ogsarg

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Elkhorn Slough marine estuary.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-24, 11:23 PM
Replies: 3,732
Views: 88,091
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Outlaw country meme of the day ...

Outlaw country meme of the day
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 11:13 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 475
Posted By Sierra_rider

Lol I think we did different loops today...you...

Lol I think we did different loops today...you could stop for pastries, my only options were messy cow patties. I did bring a Twix bar with me and that was my big "reward" when I was at my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 11:04 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 475
Posted By rsbob

I take mine on gravel as well, and did today. ...

I take mine on gravel as well, and did today. Never a problem. Now stop stalking me, or is it the other way around?

When I finished the ride and was loading the bike on the car (I don’t do 60...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 10:44 PM
Replies: 6,491
Views: 608,984
Posted By rsbob

Beautiful day ;;before the atmospheric river...

Beautiful day ;;before the atmospheric river arrives. Did almost 64 miles with 3500’ of climbing. One punchy 10th of a mile climb at 14% which I chose to tackle rather than detour around. I find it...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-31-24, 10:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 447
Posted By wayold

When descending rough stuff do you ever struggle...

When descending rough stuff do you ever struggle to keep the bar pointed where you want? This is the sort of thing wide bars are helpful with and the reason why you see them so commonly on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 10:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 331
Posted By Pompiere

It was nice today with not much wind, so I was...

It was nice today with not much wind, so I was able to spray the color coat. Baking in an uninsulated pole barn should cure the paint pretty well. Masking the Nervex Professional lugs was not fun,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 10:22 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 475
Posted By rsbob

Carry the same as the others. Race plug kit, TPU...

Carry the same as the others. Race plug kit, TPU tube, tire levers, tire boot, core tool, CO2 and mini pump in jersey pocket. No need for a handlebar bag, it all easily fits in an underseat bag. ...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-31-24, 10:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,686
Posted By PromptCritical

They are all gorgeous works of art and that bike...

They are all gorgeous works of art and that bike is stunning!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-31-24, 10:17 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 2,729
Posted By msalvetti

Goal: 250 miles. 5/3: 20.0 5/4: 20.0 5/6:...

Goal: 250 miles.
5/3: 20.0
5/4: 20.0
5/6: 20.0
5/7: 15.4
5/10: 20.0
5/11: 20.0
5/13: 20.0
5/18: 19.6
5/20: 20.0
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-24, 10:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 188
Posted By Camilo

Atac cleats are hard to find? Where have you...

Atac cleats are hard to find? Where have you looked? time atac cleats - Search (bing.com)...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 10:15 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,061
Posted By PromptCritical

Yeah, relying on map technology on any device can...

Yeah, relying on map technology on any device can be a great training tool as they can turn a planned 30 mile ride into a 55 mile (after dark) ride........
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-31-24, 10:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,686
Posted By SurferRosa

It can be interesting to revisit old threads. I...

It can be interesting to revisit old threads. I think I sold the brakeset (in the op) locally. This was the summer of the pandemic. C&V type things have really changed since then. But as far Athena,...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-31-24, 10:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 447
Posted By PromptCritical

Some of the best $$$ I've spent on a bike has...

Some of the best $$$ I've spent on a bike has been a "bike fit". As we get older, all sorts of things degrade and proper fit becomes more important. One of the things I found is the proper fit...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 10:03 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,272
Posted By PromptCritical

Beautiful bike and with a triple!!!!

Beautiful bike and with a triple!!!!
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-31-24, 10:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 447
Posted By letrebici

I didn't read any other previous replies. That...

I didn't read any other previous replies. That said....unless you are 6ft 10in, 800mm bars on an XC bike is not typical. I was just watching some YouTube videos regarding handlebar rise and a couple...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 09:49 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 408
Posted By Duragrouch

I empathize greatly with your emotional health...

I empathize greatly with your emotional health issues. I've had severe anxiety. I hope any of the following helps:

Tons of people give away stationary exercise equipment when no longer used. I got...
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