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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-26-24, 02:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 59
Posted By maddog34

and, if you use a second nut on the adjuster, it...

and, if you use a second nut on the adjuster, it can be firmly pinched, in position, to the hanger.

and the housing is "held' in the hanger or adjuster by spring tension on the cable.. gravity has...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-26-24, 02:45 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 13
Posted By Antifriction

eliminating rattles and auto-dings from rotary bells

I like traditional rotary bells because you can modulate the signal in two ways - number of dings, by how far you push the lever, and volume, by how fast. Coming up on a mother walking behind a...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-24, 02:07 PM
Replies: 5,906
Views: 147,091
Posted By genejockey

I don't know how the SD area was, but the Bay...

I don't know how the SD area was, but the Bay Area used to have a LOT more commuting options BITD. The lower deck of the Bay Bridge was all streetcars and interurban rail. But also, on the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-26-24, 01:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 80
Posted By wheelreason

There is a palm reader who sits under a Ravens...

There is a palm reader who sits under a Ravens canopy in a used car dealer lot on one of our routes...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-24, 01:54 PM
Replies: 5,906
Views: 147,091
Posted By indyfabz

I try to think “Car last.” when making...

I try to think “Car last.” when making transportation plans. My current vehicle was brought home new in early July of 2016. It’s almost at 29,500 miles. It’s only that high because my former...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-24, 01:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 305
Posted By CES978

No, I live in the States (Pennsylvania). My...

No, I live in the States (Pennsylvania). My mother was born in Groningen and emigrated to the US in 1957. Both of my grandparents were born in Indonesia but lived in Holland pre and post war -...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-26-24, 01:43 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 23
Posted By terrymorse

Cholesterol in Masters Athletes - update

Personal update from this thread, which got closed for reasons:

Cholesterol in Masters Athletes (https://www.bikeforums.net/training-nutrition/1296259-cholesterol-masters-athletes.html)


My...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-24, 01:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 140
Posted By squirtdad

Took a quick look something like 49 bike and 7...

Took a quick look something like 49 bike and 7 frames.... but nothing C&V am guessing they quit taking in new inventory a while back
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-26-24, 01:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 186
Posted By bikemig

I have a 57 cm (center to top) Kelly green...

I have a 57 cm (center to top) Kelly green Mercier 300 with HS and BB (velo orange) (plus the appropriate decals, Reynolds 531 and Mercier headtube decals) that maybe I should let go. I also have...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-24, 12:56 PM
Replies: 5,906
Views: 147,091
Posted By rjones28

I know that I don't. :)

I know that I don't.

:)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-26-24, 12:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 89
Posted By prj71

Well thank God Strava is doing this. I can...

Well thank God Strava is doing this. I can finally sleep at night!!!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-26-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 89
Posted By Koyote

This is all window dressing. If you're into...

This is all window dressing.

If you're into competing for KOMs, the real issue is sorting out e-assist bikes..But I don't know how you do that.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-26-24, 12:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 86
Posted By VtwinVince

Chorus 8 speed is good stuff, and desirable. I...

Chorus 8 speed is good stuff, and desirable. I would keep it.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-26-24, 12:52 PM
Replies: 27,782
Views: 3,575,556
Posted By essiemyra

I got a late start today at 9:00am, with very...

I got a late start today at 9:00am, with very cloudy skies, and 10 minutes out of the house the drizzle started. I rode for an eight mile ride and came home. Not a bad start for not having been out...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-24, 12:40 PM
Replies: 8,613
Views: 1,154,652
Posted By RCMoeur

Several years ago, right after retiring from my...

Several years ago, right after retiring from my first career and starting the second, I sorted out all the hardware into separate containers - bolts/nuts by size, screws by head/type, other hardware...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-26-24, 12:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 80
Posted By pdlamb

The only time I take any of those on the road is...

The only time I take any of those on the road is while I'm on tour. (I mean, really, grease? I repack wheels with fresh grease on a cold, rainy or snowy, winter afternoon.)

Something like Finish...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-24, 12:23 PM
Replies: 5,906
Views: 147,091
Posted By Mojo31

I get what you are saying. Unfortunately, there...

I get what you are saying. Unfortunately, there are circumstances where commuting by bike or walking is just not feasible. I only live 4 miles from my office, but when I have to wear a suit or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-24, 12:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 265
Posted By Darth Lefty

OP rationally declined once before to buy this...

OP rationally declined once before to buy this thing with money. We take it as a given in BF that a once-nice and kind of rare bike like this deserves a certain level of attention and care, but we...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-24, 12:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 265
Posted By repechage

Ignorance, incompetence, or lack of...

Ignorance, incompetence, or lack of resourcefulness.

maybe all three
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-24, 11:58 AM
Replies: 5,906
Views: 147,091
Posted By big john

Good luck with that.

Good luck with that.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-24, 11:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 209
Posted By Classtime

Sticky.

Sticky.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-26-24, 11:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 147
Posted By oldbobcat

Yep, it's bent. I can tell because the plates of...

Yep, it's bent. I can tell because the plates of the cage are not perpendicular to the pivots.

With the unit on the bike, drop the chain to the middle or inner ring, or just drop it to get it out...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-24, 11:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 209
Posted By SoCaled

Forks bent! or maybe its just the angle of the...

Forks bent! or maybe its just the angle of the photo?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-24, 11:45 AM
Replies: 2,844
Views: 181,864
Posted By Kobe

My size,great price and a tourer, I would love to...

My size,great price and a tourer, I would love to bring this back to Philly.
Forum: Framebuilders
09-26-24, 11:39 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 43
Posted By Aubergine

Geeze. Neither. Don't buy the bike.

Geeze. Neither. Don't buy the bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-24, 11:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 444
Posted By Aardwolf

Cheers, I knew it reminded me of something I'd...

Cheers, I knew it reminded me of something I'd seen fairly recently.

Here's the 1949 catalogue and it sure looks like
.(3) An improved version of the C.B. "Bi-laminated" head. - on page 1....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-26-24, 11:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 186
Posted By Force

Could you "French fit" a 58? ...

Could you "French fit" a 58?

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_20240915_141838206_adeb095ad064876039ba0cf20b61dbaa995b429c.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-24, 11:35 AM
Replies: 6,763
Views: 915,134
Posted By Skhatri

Just added that information to my profile. I'm in...

Just added that information to my profile. I'm in the SF Bay area.

Don't have pedals....I guess I could do that as well instead of clipless...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 209
Posted By Reynolds

I'd add: You can follow these recommendations....

I'd add:
You can follow these recommendations. Or not.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-24, 11:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 209
Posted By Reynolds

In other words, anything goes.

In other words, anything goes.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-24, 11:23 AM
Replies: 5,906
Views: 147,091
Posted By terrymorse

I think he’s got it!

I think he’s got it!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-24, 11:20 AM
Replies: 2,844
Views: 181,864
Posted By jeirvine

Ah, but technically, an "Anglais" frame, rather...

Ah, but technically, an "Anglais" frame, rather than Mixte:
https://www.bikeforums.net/20325715-post6.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-24, 11:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 209
Posted By ascherer

"Some answers to just about any bike forum post I’ve ever read"

Maybe you're familiar with this but I never saw it before. I'm adding a lot of these to my repertoire.
https://surlybikes.com/blog/some_answers_to_just_about_any_bike_forum_post_ive_ever_read...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-24, 10:56 AM
Replies: 5,906
Views: 147,091
Posted By TMonk

Hey I'm not anti-car by any means... I think...

Hey I'm not anti-car by any means... I think owning nice cars is cool. But I also think that using them for own's only means of commuting is unfortunate. Joy riding, enthusiast driving, racing,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-24, 10:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 84
Posted By KCT1986

That's an older freehub, probably similar to the...

That's an older freehub, probably similar to the below. With the threaded outer sprocket, which in your case is the reduced diameter one, that allows a 11T sprocket.

Dura ace probably.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-24, 10:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 444
Posted By nlerner

Despite those fancy head tube lugs, my guess is...

Despite those fancy head tube lugs, my guess is that it’s something relatively low end, based on the basic cottered crankset and thin stamped dropouts. I’ve seen low-end made in Taiwan frames with...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-24, 10:43 AM
Replies: 5,906
Views: 147,091
Posted By TMonk

sounds like traditional cyclists need to get over...

sounds like traditional cyclists need to get over themselves!

when it comes to this kind of large-scale stuff, I consider myself a citizen first and a cyclist second. public transit (bus, rail,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-26-24, 10:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 147
Posted By grumpus

Disconnect the cable, loosen the mounting clamp,...

Disconnect the cable, loosen the mounting clamp, rotate the derailleur so the outer cage plate is parallel with the outer chainring. Snug the clamp, pull the cage outward to check clearance above the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-24, 10:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 313
Posted By almico8

Red cable, white cages, blue frame...very...

Red cable, white cages, blue frame...very patriotic ya think? The graphics are white/red as well.

Added a Blackburk rear rack. Swapped the shifters left/right so I could face them down instead of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-24, 10:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 84
Posted By nlerner

Not a freewheel, but a Uniglide cassette:...

Not a freewheel, but a Uniglide cassette: https://www.sheldonbrown.com/k7.html#uniglide
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-24, 10:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 444
Posted By unworthy1

a long shot but there are some features of the...

a long shot but there are some features of the headlugs that are reminiscent of some Claud Butler lugs. I think 1940s era, so before Holdsworth acquired the brand.
Once you BUY this bike you can...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-26-24, 10:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 437
Posted By RoadWearier

That makes sense. But it's just odd then that...

That makes sense. But it's just odd then that now the derailleur is shifting in all gears when taking the FD out of the equation. Must be something else going on
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-24, 10:38 AM
Replies: 15,631
Views: 4,399,718
Posted By fabiofarelli

Almost ... check the difference ...

Almost ... check the difference

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/p1180571_526ab7f1c6c68d0341829dc59cc1681f83ca1aa8.jpg
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-26-24, 10:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 348
Posted By icemilkcoffee

If you want to go road cycling with your son then...

If you want to go road cycling with your son then get a road bike. End of story.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-24, 10:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 246
Posted By fabiofarelli

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/21616707_1450326291748357_1187339573_o_182c3dd6d882c56768b76777738492d997ef6c17.jpg

My Koga Miyata Fullpro 1981 as frame.
The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-24, 10:18 AM
Replies: 15,631
Views: 4,399,718
Posted By juvela

----- Very Lovely! :love: Lug pattern...

-----

Very Lovely! :love:

Lug pattern is Prugnat Victoire -
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-26-24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 437
Posted By 13ollocks

Not really - remember that the chain that the RD...

Not really - remember that the chain that the RD "sees" is coming from the underneath of the chainring - any influence the FD might have on chain behavior is been cancelled out by the time the chain...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-24, 10:08 AM
Replies: 5,906
Views: 147,091
Posted By mschwett

lol, you pretty much nailed it. density - or more...

lol, you pretty much nailed it. density - or more properly weighted density, is really the only thing that makes cycling and mass transit cost effective and efficient. outside of a handful of places...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-26-24, 10:07 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,091
Posted By Rick_D

If in a salty mood on hearing "I had a guy on a...

If in a salty mood on hearing "I had a guy on a bike do a thing" I'll offer, as an enthusiastic cyclist and also a driver of multi-ton vehicles, to accept responsibilities for all the cycling sins...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-26-24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 91
Posted By 13ollocks

Cassette- or TA tightness won't be relevant to...

Cassette- or TA tightness won't be relevant to the state of the bearings. The reason play is apparent only on the bike is that you're probably detecting movement at the rim, which will magnify...
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