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Forum: Folding Bikes
05-23-24, 08:17 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 628
Posted By GeezyRider

Zizzo offers the Liberte refurbished and certifed...

Zizzo offers the Liberte refurbished and certifed with 12 month warranty for $429.99 and free shipping. A refurbished and certified Forte is $30 less. I purchased a refurbished Liberte a couple of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 07:56 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 5,013
Posted By Pompiere

I spent some time on the $1 Univega yesterday. I...

I spent some time on the $1 Univega yesterday. I decided to leave the paint as-is for now, but there are a lot of bare metal spots, so it will need repainted at some point if I decide to keep it. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-24, 07:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 305
Posted By smd4

Interesting. Thank you both for the heads-up.

Interesting. Thank you both for the heads-up.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-23-24, 07:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 239
Posted By MoAlpha

I probably still have it somewhere. I think my...

I probably still have it somewhere. I think my mom gave it to me when I was in high school. She introduced me and my brothers to Perelman, Wodehouse, Thurber, the Marx Brothers, and many other 20th...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-24, 07:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 305
Posted By bboy314

AWS-7 is the model. Contains 4 and 5mm hex, and...

AWS-7 is the model. Contains 4 and 5mm hex, and t25 torx.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-24, 07:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 305
Posted By Crankycrank

I had to check that myself but apparently they...

I had to check that myself but apparently they do. AWS-7 AWS-7 3-Way Hex and Torx® Compatible Wrench | Park Tool (https://www.parktool.com/en-us/product/3-way-hex-and-torx-compatible-tool-aws-7)
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-23-24, 07:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 239
Posted By Trakhak

If you don't already own it, look for the...

If you don't already own it, look for the posthumously published "That Old Gang O' Mine (https://www.amazon.com/That-Old-Gang-OMine-Essential/dp/0688031994)," a collection of his work from before his...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-24, 07:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 62
Posted By Kai Winters

Go to a bike shop...repeat the post to...

Go to a bike shop...repeat the post to them...they will install tires/tubes suitable for your needs...ride and enjoy...to do otherwise, considering your lack of knowledge, skill, experience, etc.,...
Forum: Framebuilders
05-23-24, 07:25 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,174
Posted By unterhausen

I found lots of info about nitrogen...

I found lots of info about nitrogen embrittlement, so if there was some evidence of atmospheric nitrogen causing problems post-weld, it would be well studied.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 06:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 54
Posted By 10 Wheels

Take it to a bike shop.

Take it to a bike shop.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 06:37 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 3,534
Posted By rccardr

Every time I think you're just another pretty...

Every time I think you're just another pretty face, you deliver a thoughtful, introspective post like this. Chapeau, sir!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-24, 06:36 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,437
Posted By Zaskar

And I could kick his ass because I watched a...

And I could kick his ass because I watched a couple episodes of Walker Texas Ranger.

Crazy that this topic popped up - a few of us were talking about this last week. Right now, my finger is...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-23-24, 06:31 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,625
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

Or perhaps the other guy was just out for an...

Or perhaps the other guy was just out for an enjoyable ride and not a workout, was not in a make-believe race, and was not concerned about the thrill of overtaking a random stranger on a bike trail.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 06:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 54
Posted By bruce19

I don't know what your wife needs but a "cushy"...

I don't know what your wife needs but a "cushy" seat is not a good or comfortable thing IMO. Good luck.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 06:29 AM
Replies: 21,847
Views: 3,167,569
Posted By rccardr

41-mile shakedown ride on the Cherubim fitted...

41-mile shakedown ride on the Cherubim fitted with bags for credit card touring. Trying to decide between this and the Davidson, which uses a traditional rack-based bag system but is heavier.
They...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-23-24, 06:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 239
Posted By MoAlpha

In my youth I read every word SJP ever published,...

In my youth I read every word SJP ever published, including his letters, many of them multiple times. Now, approaching my second childhood, I may have to start again.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 06:00 AM
Replies: 6,423
Views: 598,614
Posted By Smaug1

25 miles on yesterday’s ride. Brutal 20 mph...

25 miles on yesterday’s ride. Brutal 20 mph headwind for about a third of it. I pulled for about half of that, and then a stronger rider and an eBiker finally took their turn. The e-biker got two...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-23-24, 05:59 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,145
Posted By EJM73

I still like fixed gear riding. I ride mine 2...

I still like fixed gear riding. I ride mine 2 times a week for short 10-12 mile rides after work...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 05:57 AM
Replies: 6,423
Views: 598,614
Posted By Troul

haha. This chain link may be old, falls a part...

haha. This chain link may be old, falls a part at random, & makes a lot of noise......... where was i going with this again. nvm. :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 05:55 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,198
Posted By Trakhak

The cotter removal technique I used back in my...

The cotter removal technique I used back in my bike store days consisted of backing the cotter nut away from being fully torqued down to where there was a small gap between the washer and the nut -...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 05:55 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 312
Posted By bboy314

Fenders won’t miraculously keep you dry in a...

Fenders won’t miraculously keep you dry in a heavy rain, but they’re sure helpful for riding on wet roads after the rain. Neither aluminum or plastic should rattle, provided they’re installed well,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 05:26 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 312
Posted By shelbyfv

I agree that full fenders will do a better job...

I agree that full fenders will do a better job than clip-ons. In OP's case, I wouldn't bother shopping around, just go with the OEM (assuming they are actually OEM). Especially if they'll install...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 05:25 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 3,534
Posted By cudak888

I like sawzalls and die grinders. Originally...

I like sawzalls and die grinders.

Originally a 1" headtube...
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 05:21 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 312
Posted By chaadster

That may be true, but now I’m wondering if these...

That may be true, but now I’m wondering if these are really optional OE items for the bike, because it seems very unlikely a manufacturer would spec two different fenders for one bike. I think...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-23-24, 05:15 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,145
Posted By mrv

Bridging the gap….

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….between fixed gear kids & tiny pebble people
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-24, 05:10 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,437
Posted By PeteHski

Very few people (including pros) would crash...

Very few people (including pros) would crash often enough to reliably make conscious decisions like this. Unless you are a stuntman crashes are very unpredictable one-offs with no guarantees and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 04:37 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 910
Posted By keith_h

This is the correct answer. If the time comes...

This is the correct answer. If the time comes that she wants to know how to get up a hill, she will ask and even then don't go into solution mode. Be gentle, be patient and be glad you have someone...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 04:32 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 312
Posted By indyfabz

You might be surprised at how many people in the...

You might be surprised at how many people in the touring forum have sworn that fenders keep their feet dry, among other things. If you’re riding in heavy rain and are on the road long enough, your...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-23-24, 04:24 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,979
Posted By Jonesandrew

Correction to post #34

I need to make a correction to my post no. 34 above: https://www.bikeforums.net/23130002-post34.html

The Volkswagen hinge pin is not suitable for a folding bike hinge. It isn’t hardened and it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 04:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 163
Posted By Pratt

I stopped in there to ask how to get to the...

I stopped in there to ask how to get to the nearby bicycle trail, nobody could help me. A guy in a glass shop a couple of buildings down gave me directions, it was a couple of blocks!
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-23-24, 03:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 136
Posted By tds101

IF you were getting the ebike (it's not an...

IF you were getting the ebike (it's not an e-moped) directly from PedegoElectricBikes, WITH the full warranty AND their excellent customer support, I'd say it was possibly worth it. Without that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 03:43 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 910
Posted By indyfabz

Lots of animals engage in showy behavior in the...

Lots of animals engage in showy behavior in the preset of potential mates. I was just working at a rescue animal sanctuary yesterday. The peacocks there are aggressively strutting their stuff. Tom...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 03:34 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 504
Posted By indyfabz

It’s threads like these that make BF...

It’s threads like these that make BF uninteresting and stale. Seriously.

But thanks for fessing up.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 03:00 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 3,534
Posted By non-fixie

For me to be happy on a bike it needs to fit me,...

For me to be happy on a bike it needs to fit me, work well and look good. Except for the ones I take to Eroica-type events originality, or even period correctness, is not a consideration. I'll...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 02:13 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 312
Posted By delbiker1

IMO, with the proper fender coverage, they keep a...

IMO, with the proper fender coverage, they keep a lot of crud off the drive train. That is the main reason I have one bike with fenders, my errands and chores bike. No fenders will keep the bike and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 02:10 AM
Replies: 9,098
Views: 3,169,338
Posted By t2p

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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-23-24, 01:25 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 1,819
Posted By David_Harris

5/3: 15.04 5/4: 32.23 - Tombstone, AZ ride. ...

5/3: 15.04
5/4: 32.23 - Tombstone, AZ ride.
5/6: 15.54
5/7: 11.34
5/9: 21.05
5/11: 30.28
5/13: 15.04
5/14: 17.31
5/17: 11.34
5/18: 40.72
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-24, 12:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 182
Posted By bluehills3149

The reason why road freehubs went wider with the...

The reason why road freehubs went wider with the introduction of 11spd was they needed more width to accommodate the extra gear and they had no choice but to foist a new hub standard on us. MTB...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 12:37 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 1,989
Posted By Andy_K

This feels like the crux of the matter. If you're...

This feels like the crux of the matter. If you're selling a $500 bike, you're either selling it for $250 or selling it locally, and locals won't pay "eBay prices."

I'd like to trim my collection a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-23-24, 12:30 AM
Replies: 177
Views: 13,307
Posted By t2p

Quote: Originally Posted by t2p ...

Quote:
Originally Posted by t2p
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 12:15 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 3,534
Posted By SurferRosa

​​​ Thank you, C Dogge. My pre-1992...

​​​

Thank you, C Dogge.

My pre-1992 franken-Campy builds try to keep it in the period-correct ball park and always add a few Japanese touches.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 11:37 PM
Replies: 324
Views: 42,719
Posted By Andrew_G

Thanks very much for your interest. My Della...

Thanks very much for your interest.

My Della Santa was first pictured with local, relatively flat gearing of 38-49 with 13-21. With the IRD Defiant 110mm BCD compact crank, I get nearly equivalent...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 11:26 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 1,989
Posted By Chombi1

The reality we are realizing is, the bikes we...

The reality we are realizing is, the bikes we thought were so rare are not really that rare, after all.
The so-called grail bikes like Colnagos, De Rosa's and Eddy Mercxx's are so cherished, but...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 11:21 PM
Replies: 6,423
Views: 598,614
Posted By Sierra_rider

An easy 23 miles and 2600' of gravel/forest roads...

An easy 23 miles and 2600' of gravel/forest roads this afternoon...perfect weather too, warm but not hot.

I'm telling myself this is supposed to be an easy week, but I'm having an internal...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 11:05 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 1,989
Posted By swissycle

Although, sometimes generations become interested...

Although, sometimes generations become interested in stuff that predates them, like vinyl or cassettes (tapes, not gear clusters). Hard to predict, though, what’s just perceived as old and what’s...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 10:36 PM
Replies: 324
Views: 42,719
Posted By Fredo76

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

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Blue Bella
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 10:33 PM
Replies: 324
Views: 42,719
Posted By P.L.Jensen

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1987 Kestrel 4000...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-24, 10:01 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,437
Posted By rsbob

With his gloves off, the Grammar Police busts yet...

With his gloves off, the Grammar Police busts yet another. No one is safe out there, so mind your Ps and Qs boys and girls.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 09:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 312
Posted By rsbob

Do they actually protect components? The answer...

Do they actually protect components? The answer is ‘somewhat’. Certainly better than no fenders but you will inevitably get crud on everything. I used to commute on a full fendered bike rain and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 09:14 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,428
Posted By The Golden Boy

One of the things that you can always think about...

One of the things that you can always think about is "it's going to come around again." Sometimes it doesn't.

Yes- I've built a couple of parts hoards and put them on bikes... Around 2016 I...
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