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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-21-24, 06:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 456
Posted By bboy314

I say go for it, seems like you have a good idea...

I say go for it, seems like you have a good idea of exactly what you want and this fits the bill. That in itself is quite valuable.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 06:50 PM
Replies: 21,951
Views: 3,252,835
Posted By jamesdak

Back out on the Merlin today for 30 miles. Did...

Back out on the Merlin today for 30 miles. Did the northern end of the valley with some short, steep climbs. Inclines up to 15% which is why I took the Merlin. 53/34 chainrings with an 11-32...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-21-24, 06:30 PM
Replies: 27,326
Views: 3,262,870
Posted By philbob57

Almost 26 miles this morning, sunny, mid-70s to...

Almost 26 miles this morning, sunny, mid-70s to low 80s, negligible wind. Left knee hurt a bit, especially when accelerating from a full stop, but it was fine once I got going.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-24, 06:26 PM
Replies: 5,057
Views: 128,532
Posted By big john

When I saw "Up All Night" I thought of this. ...

When I saw "Up All Night" I thought of this.
The War On Drugs - Up All Night [Official Audio] - YouTube
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-24, 06:16 PM
Replies: 5,057
Views: 128,532
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

This is the first time I've critically listened...

This is the first time I've critically listened to it. No redeeming value. I don't believe I've ever heard such a limp keyboard solo.

Around that time I was rockin' out to this, and that Sunshine...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-24, 06:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 211
Posted By Pratt

Ortliebs also have a very nice mounting system.

Ortliebs also have a very nice mounting system.
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-21-24, 06:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 38
Posted By ARider2

I am a big fan of Bosch equipped e-bikes so I...

I am a big fan of Bosch equipped e-bikes so I would go for the Gazelle. One does pay more but the better quality justifies the higher cost. The torque sensor on a Bosch equipped mid-drive e-bike...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-24, 05:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 109
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

Often the top layers of a carbon fiber construct...

Often the top layers of a carbon fiber construct is only for cosmetic purposes. Most bike frames use this type of top layer, a woven sheet, instead of the actual boring single direction tows that are...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-21-24, 05:16 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,529
Posted By Ron Damon

On whether the United Trifold can accommodate a...

On whether the United Trifold can accommodate a 50-355 wheel/tire from its stock 37-349 wheel/tire, note that the former is about 3.2cm larger in diameter than the latter.

How/where would I play...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 05:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 150
Posted By alcjphil

Light weight isn't important if the rack is so...

Light weight isn't important if the rack is so short that your heels are hitting your bags with every pedal stroke
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-24, 05:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 333
Posted By indyfabz

Actually, you wrote “finally decided.” ”Oh,...

Actually, you wrote “finally decided.”

”Oh, what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive,”—Sir Walter Scott
Forum: BMX
06-21-24, 05:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 816
Posted By Speedway2

A Big BMX (26" wheels plus) is on my radar for...

A Big BMX (26" wheels plus) is on my radar for more seated cruising. For now I'm gonna rip up the neighbourhood on my 20" :)...........
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-24, 04:57 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 3,415
Posted By alcjphil

Tubeless here. I have been running road tubeless...

Tubeless here. I have been running road tubeless for (I think) 13 years, maybe more. All this kerfuffle about sealant never bothered me. I have run my tubeless tires as often without sealant as with....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 04:56 PM
Replies: 629
Views: 160,331
Posted By orbeamike

18th frame RS built ...

18th frame RS built

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/img_20200315_160957_a2e02dd2c5180a35f2a1cdb2ffe9858356237947.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 04:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 408
Posted By dddd

For those who found that the Allvit didn't have...

For those who found that the Allvit didn't have enough chromed bumper steel for their purposes, there was an index-era Sugino Vic all-steel rear derailer that combined the extended steel knuckle with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-24, 04:49 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 3,415
Posted By veganbikes

You can also just use the Stan's bottle which has...

You can also just use the Stan's bottle which has a tip that fits in quite nicely. No need for a special tool (which is really just syringe and some plastic tubing). All of my tubeless set ups minus...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 04:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 146
Posted By jemaleddin

It currently has 172.5mm cranks, and my other...

It currently has 172.5mm cranks, and my other bikes are 170 and 175. None seem all that different to me, but I'm probably going to look to go to 170 if I can on this bike.

I can't find a Profile...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-24, 04:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 109
Posted By Eric F

That's intentional. It's the CF material itself.

That's intentional. It's the CF material itself.
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-21-24, 04:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 51
Posted By veganbikes

Mid-Drives are the way to go. They are more...

Mid-Drives are the way to go. They are more efficient and also keep the weight centered and low which is what you want with heavy weight. Hub drives are lower cost and an older school solution that...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-21-24, 04:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 456
Posted By himespau

That is purdy. I love the color choices for...

That is purdy. I love the color choices for accents.
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-21-24, 04:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 38
Posted By veganbikes

All good options but Gazelle Ultimate 380+ would...

All good options but Gazelle Ultimate 380+ would be my choice out of them all. Bosch makes a great reliable e-bike system that has looooooooong term support. Gazelle has been around making bikes...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-21-24, 04:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 456
Posted By randyjawa

@gsulit@shaw.ca...

@gsulit@shaw.ca (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/gsulit-shaw-ca-416179.html)

You are going to love the bike. Get it, ride it for a while and report back with your ride experience feelings. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-24, 04:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 333
Posted By veganbikes

So you have a thread about the tires you had at...

So you have a thread about the tires you had at least one other thread on? I am confused?

If you want to ride those tires fine go for it but they are not the sort of tires you would want on a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-24, 04:20 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 3,415
Posted By sean.hwy

I bought two wheel sets from lightbicycle. The...

I bought two wheel sets from lightbicycle. The first for road no holes and I think it's great. Been several year now. I don't know how much of pain it is going to replace a broken spoke though. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 04:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 408
Posted By Velo Mule

I too appriciated the Allvit in it's time. I had...

I too appriciated the Allvit in it's time. I had one on my bike boom Asta and it worked perfectly well. I was heavier than the Simplex that were supplied on the Peugeot's at the time, it shifted...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-24, 04:12 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 3,415
Posted By veganbikes

Here is a minion for Big Tubeless at it again: ...

Here is a minion for Big Tubeless at it again:

Here are the facts:
Every time using a tube is mentioned we are jumped on and viciously and violently attacked for daring to even mention using an...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-24, 04:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 333
Posted By indyfabz

Personally, I’m sick of tubeless maintenance. ...

Personally, I’m sick of tubeless maintenance.

That aside, why do you ask if you’ve already decided? Report the results. Make sure you include photos.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 03:58 PM
Replies: 8,053
Views: 1,009,427
Posted By Mr. 66

Master 66 shows off his first bar wrappings ...

Master 66 shows off his first bar wrappings
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_9894_11e8407c38d1ac74e9989705b5498f3851920177.jpeg
he did ok.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-24, 03:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 109
Posted By Sy Reene

Smudges.. kinda look like this? ...

Smudges.. kinda look like this?

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1251x674/centaurcrank_b335a32d65b327ee6e54a02b271583711689d2fd.jpg
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-24, 03:53 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 10,295
Posted By almico8

The shifters PLP is talking about were remakes of...

The shifters PLP is talking about were remakes of the old Suntour micro ratcheting shifters. The tooling to make them was destroyed years ago. Grant Peterson had the tooling recreated at great...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-21-24, 03:53 PM
Replies: 27,326
Views: 3,262,870
Posted By missinglink

Rode 13.3 miles this morning. One of the more...

Rode 13.3 miles this morning. One of the more pleasant rides I've had in a while weather wise.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 03:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 44
Posted By juvela

----- ...

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​​​​​​https://velo-pages.com/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=72451&g2_serialNumber=4

manufacturer terms set "Sport" rather than "Gran Sport"

length of spindle required shall...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-21-24, 03:49 PM
Replies: 27,326
Views: 3,262,870
Posted By Doohickie

Here's a recent ride. ...

Here's a recent ride.
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/445x286/image_60c981a775a286ed608053f03becd8da2f248f31.png
From the start at the green dot, we traveled counterclockwise...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-24, 03:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 109
Posted By maddog34

the smudges are most likely scuffing into the...

the smudges are most likely scuffing into the clear coat.. try a bit of Mirror Glaze clear plastic polish, or fine rubbing compound.polish.

if the cranks were ever exposed to water, then frozen......
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-21-24, 03:26 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,634
Posted By vol

Another interview here:...

Another interview here: https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/north-texas-survivor-run-over-in-viral-video-angry-about-suspected-drunk-drivers-actions/
He has prostate cancer.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-24, 03:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 109
Posted By Eric F

CF bike parts will not melt into a plastic puddle...

CF bike parts will not melt into a plastic puddle from getting wiped off with a mild solvent. If you're tense about it, maybe try something like Simple Green. The next step would be something like...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 03:18 PM
Replies: 1,196
Views: 72,442
Posted By SoCaled

High Sierra frame (Tall) - $65 - Costa Mesa, CA ...

High Sierra frame (Tall) - $65 - Costa Mesa, CA
https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/bik/d/costa-mesa-1985-schwinn-high-sierra/7758238728.html
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 408
Posted By tcs

The Allvit debuted in the late 1950's, the days...

The Allvit debuted in the late 1950's, the days when American adolescents rode balloon tire single speeds and American adults didn't ride bikes at all, and lasted up to the early index days. I've...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 03:15 PM
Replies: 21,951
Views: 3,252,835
Posted By 1989Pre

A very pleasant fifty-miler to Greene and back...

A very pleasant fifty-miler to Greene and back through Lewiston. Partly cloudy, mid-70's. I like how the tall gears on this bike (47.26 gear inches) force the blood into my hips. (Some of you have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 03:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 87
Posted By bikemig

Maybe we should have a sticky with uploaded...

Maybe we should have a sticky with uploaded brochures.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 02:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 363
Posted By AdventureManCO

Good on ya! Now just get some ankle guards!

Good on ya! Now just get some ankle guards!
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-21-24, 02:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 200
Posted By Juan el Boricua

[QUOTE=Duragrouch;23272989]In recent decades, the...

[QUOTE=Duragrouch;23272989]In recent decades, the frame style doesn't matter, as all good mechanics grab the seatpost, not the frame, the frame tubes have gotten mighty thin, whereas on most...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-24, 02:39 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 605
Posted By Bob Ross

ime it's not enough to simply "lower your chest"...

ime it's not enough to simply "lower your chest" ...you need to lower your chest by bending your elbows yet not supporting the weight of your torso with your arms. What this essentially is doing is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-24, 02:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 333
Posted By GeezyRider

Yes. They are boat anchors. Make sure you have...

Yes. They are boat anchors. Make sure you have enough rode and chain to equal at least 10 times the depth of water where you plan to anchor. Also, make sure your anchor light is operating at night.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 02:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 87
Posted By Schreck83

SunTour Cyclone 1st generation brochure

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1440x2000/cyclone_gen_1_cover_92275286718f35ba81f48234714a6d180546a00f.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 02:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 113
Posted By squirtdad

I have in the back of my head that if/when I...

I have in the back of my head that if/when I can't swing a leg over my bike a custom mixte would fix that issue hopefully not for 20 years or so
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 02:21 PM
Replies: 1,196
Views: 72,442
Posted By WGB

Assuming that it is a real frame set and not a...

Assuming that it is a real frame set and not a rebadge, it could be a bargain. Based on the seat stay damage it could require work. If it was me and I wanted it, I'd email a local frame builder for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 02:20 PM
Replies: 629
Views: 160,331
Posted By Caliwild

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

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1325/davidson_1_0601ae212b8cf31b9a76b863c1939fbbb7956318.jpg
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-24, 02:11 PM
Replies: 5,057
Views: 128,532
Posted By datlas

Speaking of songs, Hannah is in a band and they...

Speaking of songs, Hannah is in a band and they just dropped their first album!

https://open.spotify.com/album/0SPPtrStFnx5RhZQcz0C0A?si=wPEAPmUAT9WTANAMZSHUHQ
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-24, 02:10 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 3,415
Posted By Eric F

I ride with $2k tubeless wheels and high-end...

I ride with $2k tubeless wheels and high-end tires. I've also had roadside issues with them, but still believe that tubeless the right choice for me. I'm not sure what you're getting at.

My...
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