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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 03:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 57
Posted By brewerkz

www.ebay.com/itm/326127438292?itmmeta=01J0HG2PRGX2...

www.ebay.com/itm/326127438292?itmmeta=01J0HG2PRGX2QNNE6RS6B0TK82&hash=item4beeb5c9d4:g:awQAAOSwGLJl43Zz&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA4CXgagj0nj9pMfUQiiopfihbKeLTHSlt%2Bc70vt5ha32Ue1oEGTxv3VQ2OK5mCG8lbjv9eI237...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 03:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 141
Posted By bikemig

This is my 1979 Trek 510 with Ishiwata tubing;...

This is my 1979 Trek 510 with Ishiwata tubing; it's a fine bike. This is likely the same color as your old Trek.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 21,924
Views: 3,236,523
Posted By jamesdak

Well originally I was going to take out the Krapf...

Well originally I was going to take out the Krapf but changed my mind and got the Pacenti ready. But as I headed out I heard a ticking that sounded almost like a spoke hitting something. Couldn't see...
Forum: Framebuilders
06-16-24, 03:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 218
Posted By AdventureManCO

Ah! Well, that makes sense. I suppose the...

Ah! Well, that makes sense. I suppose the missing component to all this is what the alignment looked like before the chain stays got all bulged out. That would be telling. Maybe the seat stays...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-16-24, 02:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 276
Posted By KCT1986

Shimano, (whose position is elbow-out for...

Shimano, (whose position is elbow-out for stressed spokes) recommended the following in the early days of disc brakes.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 02:55 PM
Replies: 4,726
Views: 118,218
Posted By MoAlpha

Today, a guy on the local cycling group text...

Today, a guy on the local cycling group text encouraged all the dads to recreate the event which made them dads in the first place. That was all very well, but now I need to find a specimen cup and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 02:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 141
Posted By AdventureManCO

Yep, in fact I saw a blue one just yesterday (too...

Yep, in fact I saw a blue one just yesterday (too big for me)!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-16-24, 02:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 29
Posted By Crankycrank

Here's a chart that can answer all your...

Here's a chart that can answer all your questions. Top has columns for Pull Ratio, Gear compatibility, etc. Bicycle Cassettes & Drivetrains - Google Sheets ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 02:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 57
Posted By dddd

Look like early Shimano, made to emulate a car...

Look like early Shimano, made to emulate a car shifter?

Shimano made some cool stem levers, I turned this pair from 1973 into DT levers, for a sporting ride:
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 02:45 PM
Replies: 4,726
Views: 118,218
Posted By LAJ

Hell started about 130 in yesterday. It was mid...

Hell started about 130 in yesterday. It was mid 90's and a headwind from the south, and I was almost to Wyoming, heading south.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 02:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 61
Posted By Kontact

Scratched my skinny carbon itch - plus Dura Ace!

When I was getting into cycling fat tubes were stiff and light. So the first bike I chose for myself was a Cannondale 3.0. And it was a good bike. In the years since I have come to appreciate the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 02:30 PM
Replies: 4,726
Views: 118,218
Posted By big john

The famous Climb to Kaiser ride. I remember that...

The famous Climb to Kaiser ride. I remember that story well.

My worst one was a loop of Angeles Crest Hwy to Hwy 39. It's 80+ miles with 8K+ feet. I had done it several times but this day it was...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 02:27 PM
Replies: 4,726
Views: 118,218
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

For me hell starts at about 90 if working or...

For me hell starts at about 90 if working or exercising, 100 if sipping margaritas on a chaise lounge. :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 02:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 141
Posted By bikemig

The Treks with Ishiwata tubing are fine bikes as...

The Treks with Ishiwata tubing are fine bikes as well and if you hunt around, you can find a bike similar to the one you used to own.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 02:23 PM
Replies: 4,726
Views: 118,218
Posted By Mojo31

Hell starts at 100F.

Hell starts at 100F.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 02:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 141
Posted By trainman999

if the next level up was a 531 frame ,you likley...

if the next level up was a 531 frame ,you likley had a TX500 with an Ishiwata frame. would have been a nice bike. link to the vintage Trek site, look in the catalougs you might see one equiped like...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 02:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 407
Posted By cb400bill

Time to close this thread before Infractions are...

Time to close this thread before Infractions are needed.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-16-24, 02:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 65
Posted By Steve B.

Take the bike to a shop that can stick a derailer...

Take the bike to a shop that can stick a derailer alignment tool on it.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 02:09 PM
Replies: 4,726
Views: 118,218
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

We started at 5am and went to about 1 or 2, I...

We started at 5am and went to about 1 or 2, I think noise ordinances require you wait 'til 7am to start these days, man that would hurt!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 02:03 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 705
Posted By shelbyfv

OP- if you are looking for easier gearing you...

OP- if you are looking for easier gearing you might consider a GRX 46-30 crank. Easy swap and you won't have to go mega cassette. Save weight too. :thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 02:02 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 705
Posted By tomato coupe

It’s quite an advantage to be at 4W/kg before you...

It’s quite an advantage to be at 4W/kg before you even start to pedal.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 01:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 81
Posted By scale

BB is new/sealed so i dont think it would be...

BB is new/sealed so i dont think it would be that. Maybe it is the spider. Its very frustrating .....i do know that.
I will make sure its not the spindle just to be sure.

I guess the spider...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 01:59 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 705
Posted By tomato coupe

What you encountered was the anti-particle of a...

What you encountered was the anti-particle of a retro grouch, which is known as a neo grouch. Retro grouches and neo grouches annihilate each upon contact with a burst of energy. Luckily, both types...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 01:58 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,018
Posted By Bricycle

yes, that’s the tape. Bike is in really good...

yes, that’s the tape. Bike is in really good shape, just needs a good cleaning, and a little touch up here and there
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 01:58 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 705
Posted By shelbyfv

Not surprising you are faster with the electric...

Not surprising you are faster with the electric equivalent of three pros on the bike with you! :D I hope the speed and elevation brag is tongue in cheek. :beer:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-24, 01:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 292
Posted By Random11

When I ride on the tops (which is rare), I put my...

When I ride on the tops (which is rare), I put my thumbs over the top of the bar because it's more comfortable on my wrists. It has occurred to me that when I do this, I'm not really holding the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-16-24, 01:44 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,122
Posted By Doohickie

I explained that in the first post.

I explained that in the first post.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-24, 01:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 292
Posted By shelbyfv

Most of us would be.

Most of us would be.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-24, 01:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 292
Posted By Maelochs

Why is no one ashamed to create threads like this?

Why is no one ashamed to create threads like this?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-16-24, 01:26 PM
Replies: 5,465
Views: 887,314
Posted By curbtender

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Stinson
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-24, 01:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 292
Posted By ThermionicScott

Perhaps you ride erratically and they're sensing...

Perhaps you ride erratically and they're sensing they might need to brake?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-24, 01:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 292
Posted By shelbyfv

This seems astonishingly hard to grasp....

This seems astonishingly hard to grasp. :rolleyes: I'm curious to see how he'll turn this lame thread into a fight.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 01:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 548
Posted By 76SLT

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

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-24, 12:58 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 292
Posted By Wileyrat

I almost posted sock puppet a couple of days ago.

I almost posted sock puppet a couple of days ago.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 292
Posted By mstateglfr

How does one 'drop to the hoods'? The hoods are...

How does one 'drop to the hoods'? The hoods are on the top of the bar.
Do you just mean they are riding the tops and then shift their hands to the hoods?



I haven't figured out what your...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-24, 12:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 292
Posted By Shady Rascal

The only shame is sitting on the couch and not...

The only shame is sitting on the couch and not riding. As long at they're turning the pedals, that's all that matters.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-16-24, 12:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 103
Posted By jfouellette

Hi, yes comfort is important and usefulness in...

Hi, yes comfort is important and usefulness in urban settings. Gear inches? That I dont know. Maybe someone can help here. The problem with this discontinued hub is finding a replacement indicator...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-24, 12:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 292
Posted By bboy314

Yes, real cyclists don’t even have handlebars.

Yes, real cyclists don’t even have handlebars.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 12:37 PM
Replies: 21,924
Views: 3,236,523
Posted By bikemig

Rode 27 miles this morning, giving my 87 miles...

Rode 27 miles this morning, giving my 87 miles for the week. I took a trail that has some construction but the gravel parts are fun. Took my '92 Stumpy drop bar conversion as it can handle most any...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 1,118
Views: 67,089
Posted By unworthy1

assuming most parts are Zeus or their suppliers,...

assuming most parts are Zeus or their suppliers, it's worth 'way MORE than $50, plus the hubs appear to be early "steel barrel" Phil Woods!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 12:26 PM
Replies: 1,118
Views: 67,089
Posted By smontanaro

Doesn't look like a parts donor to me. Looks more...

Doesn't look like a parts donor to me. Looks more like a restoration candidate.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 12:13 PM
Replies: 4,726
Views: 118,218
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

I always figured it was an old-timey thing rather...

I always figured it was an old-timey thing rather than an east coast thing.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 12:11 PM
Replies: 480
Views: 89,641
Posted By unworthy1

No the photo is dated 1950 so has to be the...

No the photo is dated 1950 so has to be the currently alive but a senior 90-plus years old Ted Ernst, not his dad (who had the same name). Ray G. died in 1996 AFAIK so was approx the same general age...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-16-24, 12:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 606
Posted By birdly

Everyone wants to find the deal that will make...

Everyone wants to find the deal that will make everyone else jealous but I don’t think that’s a bad price at all. If the group is any measure it’s a high end frame. But a couple things give me pause...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-16-24, 12:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 347
Posted By Crankycrank

Not only do I hate those old "safety" levers...

Not only do I hate those old "safety" levers because of their spongy/weak feel but I can guess how much worse a $10 Chinese set from Amazon (post #1) would be.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-24, 12:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 292
Posted By Koyote

What in God's name are you talking about? I...

What in God's name are you talking about?

I thought you were new to drop bars?

And the idea that anyone gives a damn what you think of their riding position is a weird form of ego-centrism.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-24, 12:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 292
Posted By Wileyrat

No. Maybe when they see you coming, they’re...

No.

Maybe when they see you coming, they’re dropping into a ready to brake position.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-16-24, 12:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 73
Posted By mstateglfr

post links that show the exact bikes and...

post links that show the exact bikes and components.


A grail cf sl 7 is $2799 and comes in 2x.
An Aspero 600 is $3200 and comes in 1x. It also comes in 2x for $3600.


These prices are...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-16-24, 11:57 AM
Replies: 27,297
Views: 3,249,711
Posted By BTinNYC

Avoiding ultraprocessed food these days...but ...

Avoiding ultraprocessed food these days...but
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 11:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 275
Posted By 10speed5656

thanks

Honestly I forgot to say thank you. Being a newbie with limited access per day in the way of posts many of my responses got canceled containing links. because I had to wait 24 hrs to post again. I...
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