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Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
06-16-24, 10:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 116
Posted By BMC_Kid

All STIs get gummed up, it’s just a matter of...

All STIs get gummed up, it’s just a matter of when.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 09:33 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,107
Posted By gugie

For those that have followed previous tours I've...

For those that have followed previous tours I've posted here, please note that the Neal Lerner weather mojo is intact. As Spaghetti Legs pointed out, it rained on and of the day after our last day of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 362
Posted By Bianchigirll

I didn't say to not go to a bike shop I just said...

I didn't say to not go to a bike shop I just said if you're not comfortable with them doing it look elsewhere. A bike shop may do one a two a year, and machine shop might do a few a week. Again if...
Forum: Framebuilders
06-16-24, 09:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 148
Posted By AdventureManCO

Well...I'm not sure. It definitely made them...

Well...I'm not sure. It definitely made them round, but it may have also bulged them in places where they were smaller. Honestly, if it wasn't for the alignment issue, I may have never even...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 09:24 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,107
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Back home safe and mostly sound. Left North Bend...

Back home safe and mostly sound. Left North Bend yesterday in a light but steady rain but fortunately in a truck on the way to the airport! The week’s totals 277 miles and 16k feet climbing. Most...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 6,586
Views: 624,390
Posted By WaveyGravey

33 miles this morning.

33 miles this morning.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 09:20 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,200
Posted By smd4

I don’t like them either, but saying that bar end...

I don’t like them either, but saying that bar end shifters aren’t “period correct” is not true.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 09:10 AM
Replies: 4,699
Views: 117,666
Posted By terrymorse

You haven't really experienced the limits of your...

You haven't really experienced the limits of your heat tolerance until you're in the Clovis Hospital ER when it's 114º, after a 9-hour climbing ride.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 09:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 123
Posted By Kontact

I don't see what the QR has to do with anything.-...

I don't see what the QR has to do with anything.- the skewer is only loosely passing through the axle, so if the QR was responsible for where the wheel is located, the wheel would be able to move the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 08:29 AM
Replies: 4,699
Views: 117,666
Posted By LAJ

Unless this bad boy was in play. ...

Unless this bad boy was in play.

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-16-24, 08:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 98
Posted By 13ollocks

wrap a little tape around the base of the stem...

wrap a little tape around the base of the stem now, so you have a reference point for deciding how high up to want the set the new position.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 08:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 59
Posted By Ditto1958

My Early Trek

I posted a thread the other day about my first road bike, a Raleigh Grand Prix from about 1973. It was a fun bike for a high school kid, but sadly wasn’t made very strong.

A couple of years later...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 08:02 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,200
Posted By IdahoBrett

Nice bike! Great thread! A brand I’ve never...

Nice bike! Great thread!

A brand I’ve never heard of before. Not surprising, as I’m mostly ignorant. Reading through this and seeing pictures leaves me wanting. C&V forum strikes again!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-24, 08:01 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 409
Posted By phughes

They could coat their lenses in carbon grease.

They could coat their lenses in carbon grease.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 07:55 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 34
Posted By xiaoman1

Many thanks for the kind wishes..........All the...

Many thanks for the kind wishes..........All the best to all of the fathers on the forum. :thumb:
Best, Ben
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 07:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 214
Posted By joesch

I sorta had to goto DFW from SoCal for job, which...

I sorta had to goto DFW from SoCal for job, which is why I appreciate the SC weather and terrain sooo much. Return several times a year and will retire in N.SD :)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 07:51 AM
Replies: 4,699
Views: 117,666
Posted By TMonk

dang, that's real man's work! I sit at a desk...

dang, that's real man's work! I sit at a desk (most of the time) and tell other people how to make invisible particles in glass beakers.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 07:50 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 34
Posted By Kabuki12

Happy Fathers Day!

Woke up to coffee in bed , nice hand drawn pic on my night stand. My wife , Lynne asked “ what do you want to do for Fathers Day. Really!? You need to ask? Suns out , tires are inflated Colnago in...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-16-24, 07:46 AM
Replies: 214
Views: 76,894
Posted By rustystrings61

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I got in 11.7 miles this morning as I slowly cycle myself back into shape....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 07:45 AM
Replies: 21,921
Views: 3,235,891
Posted By rustystrings61

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

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I got in 11.7 miles this morning as I slowly cycle myself back into shape. ...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-16-24, 07:45 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 59
Posted By jdawginsc

That’s a cool and esoteric piece, BG.

That’s a cool and esoteric piece, BG.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 07:43 AM
Replies: 4,699
Views: 117,666
Posted By Trsnrtr

As a highway construction engineer, I experienced...

As a highway construction engineer, I experienced working in unbearable heat and unbearable cold. I dislike both.

Laying asphalt in 100° heat sux and driving pile at 0° sux, too.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-16-24, 07:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 181
Posted By cyccommute

It’s very common, especially in volunteer shops. ...

It’s very common, especially in volunteer shops. People misalign the tool all the time and end up bending or breaking the pin. Just replace it.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 07:41 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 214
Posted By joesch

Your soooo fortunate to be in SD so take...

Your soooo fortunate to be in SD so take advantage of any outside ride you can. Also IMO physical solo is way better then Zsocial
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 07:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 292
Posted By Kabuki12

Matt, great photos as usual. You have an eye for...

Matt, great photos as usual. You have an eye for great shots . I am sorry to hear of your injury. Hang in there , being off the bike ain’t no fun . My mental floss has been on hold twice before from...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 07:37 AM
Replies: 4,699
Views: 117,666
Posted By big john

Oh, it definitely made work suck even more. When...

Oh, it definitely made work suck even more. When we would have weeks of 100 plus it would wear me down more as I got older. If I could stay on top of hydration that would help a lot. When they were...
Forum: Touring
06-16-24, 07:29 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,217
Posted By Aushiker

An update. I have now fitted a pair of Ortlieb...

An update. I have now fitted a pair of Ortlieb Fork Packs [4.1 litres]:
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 07:27 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 214
Posted By BTinNYC

Happy Father's Day TMonk!

Happy Father's Day TMonk!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 07:19 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 214
Posted By chaadster

Dang…respect to TMonk if they can “chit chat” for...

Dang…respect to TMonk if they can “chit chat” for fun on 2.5-3w/Kg ride! That’s not a thing in my life. :o
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 07:16 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 214
Posted By bampilot06

I don’t understand the question.

I don’t understand the question.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-16-24, 07:12 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 372
Posted By alcjphil

I don't know about spinning out. OP states that...

I don't know about spinning out. OP states that the group they ride with is doing 14-18 mph
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 07:09 AM
Replies: 4,699
Views: 117,666
Posted By BillyD

Heh, 85 is hotter than I like.

Heh, 85 is hotter than I like.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 06:50 AM
Replies: 1,111
Views: 66,754
Posted By cb400bill

2001 57cm Bianchi Talladega Bicycle$150 Listed 19...

2001 57cm Bianchi Talladega Bicycle$150 Listed 19 hours ago in Marietta Ohio

www.facebook.com/share/xqc4wdfDBGz6tAK3/
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-16-24, 06:44 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 59
Posted By Bianchigirll

Regina Rear Derailleur and Var RD alignment

Good Morning! Whilst we passed a lot of good gear on to new forever homes last week, still sorry about the mixup for the gold Mavic buyers, the parts room crew is upset we missed our fund raising...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 06:30 AM
Replies: 21,921
Views: 3,235,891
Posted By cooperryder

I rode over to the Southern Methodist University...

I rode over to the Southern Methodist University campus yesterday. (SMU).

It is a beautiful campus.

Today's bike is my Rivendell Sam Hillborne.
With 700x42 Soma Vitesse tires made by Panaracer...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-16-24, 06:29 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,076
Posted By 1989Pre

Not me. There is too much contradictory or...

Not me. There is too much contradictory or inconclusive opinion. I have not seen anything that conclusively states that a well-stored, protected and maintained helmet loses any of its functionality...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 06:13 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,200
Posted By PromptCritical

Funny anecdote about Rob Volz and I from about...

Funny anecdote about Rob Volz and I from about 10-12 years ago. I bought an old Alfa Romeo from him! We must be related through some Italian connection!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 06:05 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 214
Posted By DougRNS

Do you want to chit chat or commune with the...

Do you want to chit chat or commune with the great outdoors? It's your day.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 06:02 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,200
Posted By Hondo6

You and Robvolz are two lucky bastiges. :) ...

You and Robvolz are two lucky bastiges. :)



I absolutely agree with merziac regarding the rear dropouts, as that's reversible. The only reason I haven't done it with one vintage frame I own...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 05:49 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,200
Posted By PromptCritical

I had a Brooks saddle back in the day and really...

I had a Brooks saddle back in the day and really liked it. I wonder if I'd still like one.......
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 05:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 212
Posted By plonz

Going through my eBay searches and saw this come...

Going through my eBay searches and saw this come up. Good luck with the flip!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 05:31 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,200
Posted By PromptCritical

After mulling this over last night, I think I'm...

After mulling this over last night, I think I'm going to ask John if he can modify the frame to accept a modern hub. I don't want a garage queen and I can live with the brifters being non-period...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-16-24, 05:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 127
Posted By Bianchigirll

I'm guessing around $20 depending if it has 12,16...

I'm guessing around $20 depending if it has 12,16 or 20 inch wheels. But knowing what it is helps. Generally childrens bikes have little to no value to them

*Edit* Air up the tires and then...
Forum: Framebuilders
06-16-24, 04:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 148
Posted By nomadmax

I'd red tag that one. Just isn't worth the risk.

I'd red tag that one. Just isn't worth the risk.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 04:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 292
Posted By nomadmax

I walk every other day, about four miles and ride...

I walk every other day, about four miles and ride the other days. It's a nice recovery and when I visit my mother in the nursing home I'm reminded that having the ability to walk is a big deal.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 03:49 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 418
Posted By Dutchcyclist67

Great shop in Cincinnati!

Yes I sure do! I come from The Netherlands and stayed in Cincinnati for 4 months in 1985. I took my road racing bike with me, and got in touch with the guys from Solosports. They really helped me out...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 03:43 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 362
Posted By oneclick

Not I; but the population of sleeve-repaired...

Not I; but the population of sleeve-repaired cranks must be small, so the number of failures must be small^2.

However, crank failures at the eye typically start at the threads due to some sort of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 03:01 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 58
Posted By rickpaulos

Identify this Teesdale built mtb?

A customer showed me his new acquisition. TET built mountain bike. It's been repainted so no original decals to be seen. Some non-bike stickers since added.
some unique features:
Chain stays...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 02:39 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 214
Posted By tomato coupe

ftfy

ftfy
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 02:33 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 498
Posted By znomit

You think these threads have points? They are...

You think these threads have points? They are more like tyres, they just go round and round.
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