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Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-24, 09:10 PM
Replies: 4,672
Views: 116,901
Posted By big john

When I was about your age I was climbing back to...

When I was about your age I was climbing back to the valley on Sepulveda Pass. My white Trek top tube started turning red. It was about 115 degrees and I had a bloody nose.
In our last rental when...
Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
06-15-24, 08:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 82
Posted By roadcrankr

With a fraction of typical activity of right...

With a fraction of typical activity of right shifter, the left rarely goes south.
It looks fairly weathered. Hopefully no corrosion within the metal bits.
I agree with others to start with free...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-15-24, 08:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 566
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

Oh baby, you have a treat in store for you! OMG,...

Oh baby, you have a treat in store for you! OMG, there is riding out here that's world class. We still have actual rural roads, light traffic on the weekend, ride anywhere except for major roads and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 08:01 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,261
Posted By cudak888

I suspect that my '46 Humber Cob Tourist's prior...

I suspect that my '46 Humber Cob Tourist's prior location of New Jersey wasn't its original home either, but I can't be sure that Raleigh wasn't importing the rest of their range into the States by...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 07:56 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 706
Posted By Kontact

Ciocc is one of the brands that always interested...

Ciocc is one of the brands that always interested me, in contrast to the more popular Colnago, Pinarello, De Rosa types that feel too hyped. Ciocc feels more like Gios, Basso, Bottecchia and Rossin....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-24, 07:52 PM
Replies: 4,672
Views: 116,901
Posted By Velo Vol

Pancakes.

Pancakes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 07:39 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,999
Posted By gugie

Bob Freeman just posted his pics from the tour...

Bob Freeman just posted his pics from the tour here (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8379107@N03/albums/72177720317922587/).

A taste:...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-15-24, 07:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 69
Posted By FBinNY

Pins break and, as noted are replaceable. ...

Pins break and, as noted are replaceable.

Keep in mind that pin loads ard much higher these days because pins are peened over the outer plate, rather than simply pushed through.

So,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-15-24, 07:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 83
Posted By well biked

Was likely in the Trek lineup as an XS adult...

Was likely in the Trek lineup as an XS adult bike. But regardless, kids ride hard (now, more than ever, with programs like NICA), small adults ride hard, always have, and hopefully always will. :)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-24, 07:10 PM
Replies: 4,672
Views: 116,901
Posted By bampilot06

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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new griddle.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-15-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 374
Posted By JAG410

That's a good tip Philfo, thanks! These brakes...

That's a good tip Philfo, thanks! These brakes both have 4700 stamped on them, so apparently long reach.

The Cinelli stem is the winged C logo version
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-24, 07:05 PM
Replies: 4,672
Views: 116,901
Posted By seedsbelize2

And I agree with Big John. 95 isn’t really hot.

And I agree with Big John. 95 isn’t really hot.
Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
06-15-24, 07:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 82
Posted By curbtender

They do collect grime and it wouldn't hurt to...

They do collect grime and it wouldn't hurt to squirt spray lube in there. Any shifter that has some age will. Nice find.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 06:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 164
Posted By bulgie

The earliest ones didn't have a date, just the...

The earliest ones didn't have a date, just the word PATENT. I think the very last ones made (circe '85?) also left off the date.
The very first edition ('67) is rare and highly sought-after by...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-15-24, 06:37 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,416
Posted By Nagrom_

The single speed whips while I was away: ...

The single speed whips while I was away:






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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-24, 06:19 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,860
Posted By jaxgtr

LOL... Yes, yes it was

LOL... Yes, yes it was
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 05:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 148
Posted By Bianchigirll

You coulc probaby use a helicoil on the crank

You coulc probaby use a helicoil on the crank
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 05:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 148
Posted By Wileyrat

That sucks, at least you have spares.

That sucks, at least you have spares.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-24, 05:31 PM
Replies: 6,585
Views: 624,120
Posted By Troul

100.9 miles. not looking forward to the high...

100.9 miles. not looking forward to the high humidity next week, but i just cant let a new part go unused!
Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
06-15-24, 05:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 82
Posted By curbtender

Probably gummed up housing on the brakes. Have...

Probably gummed up housing on the brakes. Have you serviced the cables lately?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 05:18 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 706
Posted By Bricycle

Some CIOCC detail pics

Comments on anything are appreciated. Wondering the year. I heard pelizzoli’s builds had the longer lug points. Also the championship decal is relevant I heard for dating. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 05:03 PM
Replies: 1,763
Views: 357,212
Posted By Mad Honk

Well folks, I promised to start cleaning up...

Well folks,
I promised to start cleaning up around here, and these were hanging around on my desk for at least three months. I have paired the holders with a couple of brake blocks from the Kool...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 04:54 PM
Replies: 21,919
Views: 3,234,596
Posted By jamesdak

Out on the Moser Leader Ax this morning. Still...

Out on the Moser Leader Ax this morning. Still trying to figure out what this one is about. Feels plenty fast and was certainly being held back by me. Still so much trouble with the knee. Moved...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-24, 04:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 101
Posted By cbbond

CurbTender: I have looked at seat post tube...

CurbTender:

I have looked at seat post tube area at least 100 times (correct spelling: Othon Ochsner
👀 I don't see any buckling, rippling, small waves in the seat post area or anything of that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 03:59 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 906
Posted By genejockey

Second shakedown. Gearing performed flawlessly,...

Second shakedown. Gearing performed flawlessly, brakes as well - no need to replace the 27 year old pads!. The wheels (that I built) worked great, with low enough resistance that I could hit 40 on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 03:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 129
Posted By robertj298

First Italian bike . Initial impressions

I was lucky enough to find this 1972 Legnano in almost new condition after a friend serviced it I couldn’t be more happy It rides as well if not better than any of my 80s Japanese bikes plus sit was...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-24, 03:53 PM
Replies: 4,672
Views: 116,901
Posted By genejockey

Second ride on the LeMond! It's a warm, sunny...

Second ride on the LeMond! It's a warm, sunny day here, so I decided to take a midday ride and avoid the afternoon winds. Well, I got the FIRST half rignt!

The groupset is working great! Shifts...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-24, 03:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 749
Posted By Maelochs

As has been said ... the only thing wrong with...

As has been said ... the only thing wrong with your foil is that it probably cannot handle wider wheels and tires .... which is pretty much not an issue if you find the bike comfortable enough as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 03:44 PM
Replies: 1,101
Views: 66,204
Posted By SoCaled

SR Mixte - $140 - Orange, CA ...

SR Mixte - $140 - Orange, CA
https://offerup.com/item/detail/98a4c049-40b4-3bf0-b9e9-e34914b25de4?cid=7.4
Looks to be wearing Shimano 600, can't tell what tubing?...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 03:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,511
Posted By Andy_K

I'm reviving this thread yet again because there...

I'm reviving this thread yet again because there really isn't much info on this available and this thread was the best I could find. It seemed like it would be worth sharing my experience.

I found...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 03:29 PM
Replies: 1,101
Views: 66,204
Posted By SDHawk

Those both seem like nice deals imo. Good thing...

Those both seem like nice deals imo. Good thing it's a bit too far from me.

I have a similar 1987 High Sierra that I'm likely to sell to a taller neighbor. I lowered the stem a bit after this pic...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-24, 03:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 749
Posted By 23109VC

It’s not that I don’t have the money to buy the...

It’s not that I don’t have the money to buy the bike. It’s that I don’t think I want the bike bad enough to spend the money.

I went to the local bike shop today and test a brand new SLR7 with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 03:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 164
Posted By Bianchigirll

robertj298 FWIW that RD was around for years,...

robertj298 FWIW that RD was around for years, most have a patent date, and works wll with 6, 7, and I believe 8spd provided you don't surpass it's Max tooth and Max Wrap limits. Friction or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 03:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 164
Posted By Bianchigirll

I didn't think outside the Derailleur. I didn't...

I didn't think outside the Derailleur.
I didn't think outside the derailleur
I idn't thin....
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-24, 03:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 102
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Pick based on frame color.

Pick based on frame color.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 164
Posted By steelbikeguy

that confused me too, but the suggestions that it...

that confused me too, but the suggestions that it is a computer magnet makes sense.

This is the magnet for my Cateye Mity computer....

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 03:14 PM
Replies: 1,101
Views: 66,204
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Raleigh Kodiak near Chico $200 ...

Raleigh Kodiak near Chico $200
https://images.craigslist.org/00K0K_dEpyoLqtUOj_0CI0t2_1200x900.jpg
https://chico.craigslist.org/bik/d/willows-raleigh-kodiak-touring-bike/7755157698.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 03:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 164
Posted By Fredo76

My guess would be a speedometer magnet, that...

My guess would be a speedometer magnet, that usually screws onto a spoke, but is loose, and attracted to the steel derailleur bolt.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 03:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 164
Posted By sd5782

I could be wrong, but that looks like a magnetic...

I could be wrong, but that looks like a magnetic wheel sensor that attaches to the spokes on a bike computer. I have one just like it that I recently repositioned while doing some maintenance.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 03:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 164
Posted By Mad Honk

It looks like a prototype for the eight speed RD...

It looks like a prototype for the eight speed RD that has the palls that break and can't be replaced. Or it could have a sensor magnet stuck to the attaching bolt, but that would be too obvious. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 02:59 PM
Replies: 477
Views: 89,362
Posted By base2

I encountered this attitude quite often. You get...

I encountered this attitude quite often. You get it for free, the customer expects you to sell it for free. Like, I didn't have expenses like feeding myself or rent or electricity.

All in, the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-24, 02:53 PM
Replies: 6,585
Views: 624,120
Posted By jaxgtr

First miles this week, work is killing me lately....

First miles this week, work is killing me lately. 21 miles in oppressive heat and humidity with a strong hot wind. It was miserable. Now I get to do some more work.....:crash:
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-15-24, 02:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,731
Posted By msa1082

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

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Theft magnet is correct. I don't lock it anywhere. It stays with me. In a mall, in...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-24, 02:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 201
Posted By DangerousDanR

Agree with Sierra Rider that the decision should...

Agree with Sierra Rider that the decision should be based on econometrics. That's why I run Campagnolo. Oh, and the brakes really are that good.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-24, 02:47 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,860
Posted By jaxgtr

The Domane, and I think the Emonda and Madone do...

The Domane, and I think the Emonda and Madone do as well, come stock, however, I had a dropped chain and it jammed in between the inner ring and BB Shell on my Domane Gen 3, the catcher was so far...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-24, 02:41 PM
Replies: 4,672
Views: 116,901
Posted By rjones28

Even a blind squirrel finds an acorn once in a...

Even a blind squirrel finds an acorn once in a while.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 02:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 164
Posted By robertj298

Campy Nuevo Record derailleur Id

This came off of my 1972 Legnano bicycle. The bike was originally a 10 speed. Would this derailleur only work with a 5 speed freewheel?...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-24, 02:39 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 3,595
Posted By DangerousDanR

I've had 3 punctures in the past two weeks. I...

I've had 3 punctures in the past two weeks. I know I did, because I had sealant on the frame. I did have to add air. 28mm GP5000 on the rear (1) , 28mm Goodyear Eagle on the rear (2).

If you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-15-24, 02:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 525
Posted By Random11

Thanks to everyone who commented on this thread....

Thanks to everyone who commented on this thread. I adjusted the derailleur this morning and all it took was turning the barrel to tighten the shift cable (as many of you thought would be the case). I...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-24, 02:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 190
Posted By jaxgtr

Yea keep an eye on it. It might have just been...

Yea keep an eye on it. It might have just been bad bearings. I always had pretty good luck with Enduro bearings, so on the second round of bearings I put in a higher level, not ceramic or anything,...
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