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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-24, 04:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 218
Posted By Shadco

How else are they going to attract NASCAR fans? ...

How else are they going to attract NASCAR fans?

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-24, 03:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 218
Posted By diphthong

missed the email where pogacar joined...

missed the email where pogacar joined jumbo-visma. granted, consider myself as a casual follower of professional cycling.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-17-24, 02:19 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 253
Posted By Duragrouch

Not quite that heavy, but my folder is typically...

Not quite that heavy, but my folder is typically 55 lbs + perhaps 20 groceries + fat me, and I do 10% hills all the time, some short 15%.

If the Expressway is 20"/406, you can get lower gearing,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-17-24, 02:16 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 253
Posted By tomtomtom123

The SRAM dual drive had a wider gear range than...

The SRAM dual drive had a wider gear range than the sturmey archer.

I need at least 14-15 gear inches so 1X doesn't work for me. I have 2x with 24/44 chainrings which is 1.833 rear range and...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-17-24, 02:10 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 253
Posted By Leisesturm

I have a 2015ish Giant Expressway with a 53T x 11...

I have a 2015ish Giant Expressway with a 53T x 11 - 32 and I hate the 33" low gear and top gear if IRC is around 93" which isn't all that useful. I spend all my time in the bottom gear or the one...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-17-24, 01:20 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 253
Posted By Duragrouch

Sachs bike components was sold to SRAM (who was...

Sachs bike components was sold to SRAM (who was only shifters at the time), who continued the internal gear hubs for some years and then sold those designs to Sun Race I think.

I don't know of any...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 12:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,768
Posted By base

I've had my Grand Bois since 2007 and recently...

I've had my Grand Bois since 2007 and recently had it refurbished by the shop. Swapped cantis for brazed on centrepulls, custom racks front and rear with removable low riders. I've toured in quite a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 12:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 145
Posted By MonsieurChrono

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 11:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 227
Posted By zookster

As already mentioned, Shimano 333 shifters. My...

As already mentioned, Shimano 333 shifters. My 1972 Montgomery Ward 10-speed is equipped with a set of them.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 10:36 PM
Replies: 21,928
Views: 3,237,816
Posted By curbtender

In front of another classic... ...

In front of another classic...
https://landmarkssociety.com/landmarks/china-cabin/
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 10:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 130
Posted By bikingshearer

Welcome back to the open road. And nice Mercian.

Welcome back to the open road. And nice Mercian.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 09:37 PM
Replies: 21,928
Views: 3,237,816
Posted By ascherer

Mrs. ascherer joined me for her first ride of the...

Mrs. ascherer joined me for her first ride of the season, 20 miles on the Ashokan trail. Delightful ride. Here I am in my stealth-dork-gravel getup.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-16-24, 09:24 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,183
Posted By downtube42

In all fairness, OP suggested the Trek, called it...

In all fairness, OP suggested the Trek, called it reasonably priced, noted there was a dealer nearby, and asked why not. That'd be why so much Trek. We're just playing the role of enablers.

If'n...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-24, 09:23 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 711
Posted By Chuck M

I'll put my hands on whatever part of the bar I...

I'll put my hands on whatever part of the bar I damn well please.
Forum: Framebuilders
06-16-24, 09:23 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 312
Posted By AdventureManCO

I appreciate everyone's thoughts. I could be...

I appreciate everyone's thoughts. I could be completely wrong about everything, so I'm not discounting anyone's opinions, I appreciate them! The deed has been done, so no going back. It still would...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 09:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 108
Posted By Mad Honk

Kurt, My thoughts on this are the same as...

Kurt,
My thoughts on this are the same as before, a general good will offering to our members in helping them to preserve the vintage bikes we all love. Thanks for setting this up for me. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 09:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 108
Posted By AdventureManCO

When this gets a Huffy/Ashtabula-sized BB shell...

When this gets a Huffy/Ashtabula-sized BB shell facing tool thrown in, I'll be first in line!!!:D:D:D


On the actual side of reality, very cool of you both to put this together. I still may need...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 09:04 PM
Replies: 21,928
Views: 3,237,816
Posted By thinktubes

Finally getting out more - April/May was lousy...

Finally getting out more - April/May was lousy with work issues and some kind of bug. Rode 53 miles up to Lake Forest. Got out early, but thanks to the “heat dome”, it was 89 degrees by the time I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 08:58 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 4,720
Posted By RustyPeugeot

I am definitely enjoying the bike. Pretty...

I am definitely enjoying the bike. Pretty amazing that it is 50 years old. I do need to look into getting the rear wheel to not wobble and replacing some brake pads eventually.

My main goal is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 08:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 108
Posted By cudak888

The Classic & Vintage Pass Around Bottom Bracket Thread Chaser (Feat: Mad Honk)

On behalf of our Blessed Saint O' Crap Boxes - a.k.a. Dave, alias Mad Honk (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/mad-honk-498403.html) - and in the spirit of the C&V Pass Around Cotter Press...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-24, 08:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 218
Posted By Eric F

Watched new the season, and really enjoyed it. I...

Watched new the season, and really enjoyed it. I definitely find it better in the original voices with subtitles. My only issue is that I wish the story was told with the stages in sequential order.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 08:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 189
Posted By Mr. 66

My initial instinct is to say junk it. My...

My initial instinct is to say junk it. My secondary is to say 3 points pressure could push things back to normal.

I did this with a Nervar square tapper bitd, with my dad’s vise. I felt I was...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-16-24, 08:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 139
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

No, what I said is that I have swapped the...

No, what I said is that I have swapped the bushing sleeves. The need for upper pulley end play is a design aspect of Shimano's indexing systems (and was one of the 17 design aspects that they touted...
Forum: Framebuilders
06-16-24, 08:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 312
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

OK, I think the chainstay's condition could be...

OK, I think the chainstay's condition could be from freezing water's expansion. But having placed my water bottles in the freezer many times I will say that the amount of container expansion is very...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 07:54 PM
Replies: 28,089
Views: 4,652,914
Posted By capnjonny

Just another Schwinn Breeze I just can't get...

Just another Schwinn Breeze

I just can't get away from 3 speeds these days.
This Schwinn breeze showed up at the Bike Exchange with rotten tires and no 3 speed shifter or cable and I just had to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 07:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 227
Posted By thinktubes

Like a lenco for your bike ...

Like a lenco for your bike

https://www.motortrend.com/uploads/f/10858461.jpg?w=768&width=768&q=75&format=webp
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-16-24, 07:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 248
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

I see a lot of bikes that the pulley cages don't...

I see a lot of bikes that the pulley cages don't maintain "perfect" alignment with the cassette (as in the cage/pulleys being parallel to the cog's plane through the complete rotation of the cage...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-16-24, 07:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 161
Posted By Rick

zandoval: I purchased a storm whistle. I tried it...

zandoval: I purchased a storm whistle. I tried it out in front of my computer and is caused ear pain.
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-16-24, 07:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 136
Posted By fooferdoggie

yes not hard enough. so just to make sure check...

yes not hard enough. so just to make sure check the screw that holds the wires in on the back of the smartphone hub. if they look fine I would get the bike checked it could be a internal wire issue.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-16-24, 07:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 253
Posted By Ron Damon

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Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 07:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 106
Posted By 13ollocks

Should be easy enough to find a bell end on the...

Should be easy enough to find a bell end on the interwebz... :foo:
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-16-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 1,111
Views: 434,426
Posted By sarahbruce

Was able to take the new 730 out for a short...

Was able to take the new 730 out for a short shakedown ride this evening! I still have a few parts I’m waiting on, but it’s 90% complete. I also have to attach my lock/lock bracket and my lights too....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 07:02 PM
Replies: 4,762
Views: 119,184
Posted By seedsbelize2

Iirc, LAJ told us the Rockies were out of the...

Iirc, LAJ told us the Rockies were out of the running at the end of spring training
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-24, 06:52 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 711
Posted By Steve B.

They put bar tape up to the stem for a reason

They put bar tape up to the stem for a reason
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 06:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 130
Posted By Robvolz

Holy shiznit!! Until recently, my room mate...

Holy shiznit!!

Until recently, my room mate was John Stevens, who's sister is Rene.

Not knowing what a big deal she is, when in town visiting, she would sing at my wine bar for a glass or two....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,310
Posted By davester

Looks like another fantastic trip under your...

Looks like another fantastic trip under your belts! Really sorry that I had to bail on this trip but sometimes life intervenes. Looking forward to riding with the gang again. See you at Cino!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 217
Posted By Robvolz

Stunning bike. And, thanks for the heads up on...

Stunning bike.
And, thanks for the heads up on the Modolo stem recall. I have the same with ridges on my Merckx.

I did think it was funny that I've never seen another on a bike. Now I know.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-16-24, 06:41 PM
Replies: 27,299
Views: 3,250,672
Posted By SpedFast

New roads means new pics. Right? :)

New roads means new pics. Right? :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-24, 06:39 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 711
Posted By downtube42

When nobody's looking, I go to puppy paws.

When nobody's looking, I go to puppy paws.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 06:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 100
Posted By 79pmooney

It seems Nitto isn't making the Pearls any larger...

It seems Nitto isn't making the Pearls any larger than 12 cm. The older labeled Pearls ran up to 14. (Also measured like a threadless stem, HB center to perpendicular to steerer axis, not HB top to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 06:31 PM
Replies: 21,928
Views: 3,237,816
Posted By gaucho777

Happy Father’s Day! I met a couple friends/fellow...

Happy Father’s Day! I met a couple friends/fellow fathers this morning in Berkeley and rode across the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge across the bay. From there we headed south to the Tiburon Peninsula,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-16-24, 06:14 PM
Replies: 27,299
Views: 3,250,672
Posted By essiemyra

I got out early this morning and got a 22 mile...

I got out early this morning and got a 22 mile ride. I found some new roads to ride and one follows the river. I need to explore that one a little more. Hopefully tomorrow am I will do that.
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-16-24, 06:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 136
Posted By fooferdoggie

feel free. ya we are worn did about 40 miles.

feel free. ya we are worn did about 40 miles.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-24, 06:08 PM
Replies: 6,589
Views: 624,975
Posted By howeric

On vacation so I need to get some miles in before...

On vacation so I need to get some miles in before the family wakes up. 35mi Fri, 35mi Sat, 20mi Sun, ~2000’ climbing each.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 05:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 130
Posted By John E

Make that Happy Grandfathers' Day! We're the real...

Make that Happy Grandfathers' Day! We're the real C&V. :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 05:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 130
Posted By noobinsf

My kids are spending a few weeks with their...

My kids are spending a few weeks with their grandparents in Illinois and Wisconsin, so I was out today. This was my first ride in almost a year and a half, ever since we moved. I’m seriously out of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-16-24, 05:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 248
Posted By rosefarts

I'm beginning to think that this is a case of...

I'm beginning to think that this is a case of looking for a problem.

I hot wax my chains and I was about due to swap to my next freshly waxed chain. It was the only thing on my bike maintenance...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-24, 05:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 246
Posted By KerryIrons

As others have noted, a tire with a supple casing...

As others have noted, a tire with a supple casing can have a significant effect. But those who say "no difference you can feel" on 35 vs 32 mm, the 35 will have 20% more tire volume, and so can be...
Forum: Framebuilders
06-16-24, 05:25 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 312
Posted By base2

A bike got dumped at the Co-Op with the exact...

A bike got dumped at the Co-Op with the exact same issue, but one chain stay only. It was given to me for "disposal."

I used wooden blocks in a vice to resmoosh the chain stays to equal oval...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-16-24, 05:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 253
Posted By Ron Damon

I never did. That's why I sold it. It had excess...

I never did. That's why I sold it. It had excess range and I wasn't willing to pay for it with the excess weight of the hub. Around that time, wide range cogsets started to hit the market so I jumped...
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