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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-16-24, 09:24 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,152
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: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 09:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 49
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: 2
Views: 49
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: 21,927
Views: 3,237,092
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: 4,689
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: 2
Views: 49
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: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 08:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 160
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: 6
Views: 92
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: Bicycle Mechanics
06-16-24, 07:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 202
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: Folding Bikes
06-16-24, 07:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 170
Posted By Ron Damon

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Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 07:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 97
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: 434,339
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: 4,758
Views: 118,811
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: 37
Views: 558
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: 8
Views: 108
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: 2,287
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: 190
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: 3,250,155
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: 37
Views: 558
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: 82
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: 21,927
Views: 3,237,092
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: 3,250,155
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: 119
Posted By fooferdoggie

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

feel free. ya we are worn did about 40 miles.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 05:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 108
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: 8
Views: 108
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: 202
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: 232
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: 21
Views: 269
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: 10
Views: 170
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...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 05:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 82
Posted By jamesdak

Confirmation here: ...

Confirmation here:

https://www.benscycle.com/nitto-pearl-quill-stem-stem_nitto_pearl_870/p
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 05:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 82
Posted By jamesdak

No, Nitto has stopped using Pearl on the new ones.

No, Nitto has stopped using Pearl on the new ones.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-16-24, 05:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 155
Posted By Bianchigirll

Sorry it's sold.

Sorry it's sold.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-24, 05:15 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 558
Posted By crankythunder

Ignor Koyote. I do not critique other...

Ignor Koyote.

I do not critique other people on the road. that is a symptom of a very shallow person.

I enjoy riding with everybody and everyone. I do not care if you are a Lycra clad...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 05:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 108
Posted By gravityhurts

"When I was a boy of 14, my father was so...

"When I was a boy of 14, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be 21, I was astonished at how much the old man had learned in seven...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 05:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 190
Posted By squirtdad

I was about to ask about the cages and straps on...

I was about to ask about the cages and straps on clipless pedals...... now it makes sense
Forum: Touring
06-16-24, 05:02 PM
Replies: 2,118
Views: 434,538
Posted By indyfabz

Young ibises nesting this morning, and the...

Young ibises nesting this morning, and the obligatory photo of Lucy.

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_6216_d35a91b8d12e69e42ac57e41a061012e16cf807d.jpeg...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-16-24, 05:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 150
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3nMnr8ZirI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3nMnr8ZirI
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 05:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 108
Posted By mechanicmatt

Thank you...

...my family is out of town so I road a bike.

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-24, 04:59 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 558
Posted By Koyote

That's fascinating. Perhaps you should make a...

That's fascinating. Perhaps you should make a spreadsheet.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-16-24, 04:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 109
Posted By Steve B.

I have once ordered a mail order complete bike,...

I have once ordered a mail order complete bike, had a warranty claim on the frame cracking that was settled to some of my satisfaction, but I hate the thought of having to box up and ship a frame or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-24, 04:49 PM
Replies: 6,589
Views: 624,807
Posted By indyfabz

37.27 miles fully loaded, ...

37.27 miles fully loaded,


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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-16-24, 04:46 PM
Replies: 1,111
Views: 434,339
Posted By DowneyDude

Thank to everyone who has shared their knowledge...

Thank to everyone who has shared their knowledge of these bikea on this thread. It haa been very useful in building up my 700!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 04:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 190
Posted By Trakhak

Gorgeous. Before you decide one way or the...

Gorgeous.

Before you decide one way or the other on getting rid of the decals, maybe consider picking up some red toe straps (vintage straps are available on eBay and Etsy, among other sources) or...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-16-24, 04:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 202
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

Are you sure the replacement hanger had the der...

Are you sure the replacement hanger had the der screwed in "square" with the hole? Most replacement hangers are made of relatively soft Al and cross threading the der mounting bolt (fine threading...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 04:31 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,356
Posted By Doug Fattic

If this was my frame (and I'm a builder that...

If this was my frame (and I'm a builder that likes to carve lugs so I can appreciate yours but won't be riding a frame that doesn't have my name on it), I'd use tubulars because they give the most...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-16-24, 04:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 119
Posted By fooferdoggie

sounds like a connection issue or wheel sensor...

sounds like a connection issue or wheel sensor issue. what control do you have? the connections there could be an issue or the wheel magnet mine rotates on its own over time.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-24, 04:22 PM
Replies: 6,589
Views: 624,807
Posted By Sierra_rider

An easy loop to round out a big week, 38 miles...

An easy loop to round out a big week, 38 miles and 3500' of gain this morning. Weekly totals were about 280 miles, 33K' elevation gain, and almost 20 rolling hours...I gotta go back to work, so this...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-16-24, 04:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 119
Posted By TmMc

You did not say what make your tandem is. In...

You did not say what make your tandem is. In looking up online tandems that have Bosch Gen 4 CX motors, found that a couple have their motor located at rear BB and a couple have their motor at front...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 04:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 108
Posted By bikingshearer

In my case, heavy on the "V," not so much on the...

In my case, heavy on the "V," not so much on the "C."
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 04:04 PM
Replies: 4,758
Views: 118,811
Posted By DougRNS

The mighty Pirates took 2 out of 3 against the...

The mighty Pirates took 2 out of 3 against the Rockies. Sorry LAJ ...
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