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Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 08:29 AM
Replies: 4,695
Views: 117,603
Posted By LAJ

Unless this bad boy was in play. ...

Unless this bad boy was in play.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 08:07 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 38
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: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-24, 08:01 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 399
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: 25
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: 19
Views: 208
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: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 07:50 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 25
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: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 07:45 AM
Replies: 21,921
Views: 3,235,774
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: 46
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: 4,695
Views: 117,603
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: 11
Views: 173
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: 19
Views: 208
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: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 07:37 AM
Replies: 4,695
Views: 117,603
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: 1,214
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: 19
Views: 208
Posted By BTinNYC

Happy Father's Day TMonk!

Happy Father's Day TMonk!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 07:19 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 208
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: 19
Views: 208
Posted By bampilot06

I don’t understand the question.

I don’t understand the question.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 07:09 AM
Replies: 4,695
Views: 117,603
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: 1,106
Views: 66,721
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: 46
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: 3,235,774
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: 43
Views: 1,057
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: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 06:05 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 208
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, 05:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 201
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 and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-16-24, 05:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 120
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: 8
Views: 132
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: 10
Views: 282
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: 414
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: 16
Views: 334
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: 51
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: 19
Views: 208
Posted By tomato coupe

ftfy

ftfy
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 02:33 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 495
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.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 02:31 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 208
Posted By Maelochs

How bad is your own company that you would rather...

How bad is your own company that you would rather talk to strangers on a phone? :D :D
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-24, 02:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 116
Posted By Maelochs

Buy both. At those prices .... why not?

Buy both. At those prices .... why not?
Forum: Framebuilders
06-16-24, 02:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 132
Posted By Duragrouch

Not a framebuilder, just an engineer. Given that...

Not a framebuilder, just an engineer. Given that the density of ice is 0.917 that of water, that bulge is significant enough (looks like more than 8-9%) that it may be from one freeze cycle, or...
Forum: Framebuilders
06-16-24, 02:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 132
Posted By duanedr

I remember selling those (or similar) back in...

I remember selling those (or similar) back in early 90s. Those chainstay tubes are bulged pretty dramatically. My guess is the frame is junk unless you want to replace the chainstays. If you have...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-24, 01:33 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 399
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

For bike riding I rarely do tint, just clear...

For bike riding I rarely do tint, just clear lenses with UVA/UVB treatment.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 12:37 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,112
Posted By merziac

Right on man. :thumb: We love it when a plan...

Right on man. :thumb:

We love it when a plan comes together, so cool John got back to you, nothing better than keeping one like this on the road forever. ;)

And FWIW, if you ever see a Merz or...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-16-24, 12:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 91
Posted By bboy314

Be sure to look for a minimum insertion point...

Be sure to look for a minimum insertion point marked on the stem. It may already be as high as it’ll safely go.
Forum: Framebuilders
06-15-24, 11:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 132
Posted By Kontact

I think the chainstays will fail near the welds...

I think the chainstays will fail near the welds after all that stress on the HAZ.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-15-24, 11:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 91
Posted By Bill Kapaun

https://www.parktool.com/en-us/blog/repair-help/st...

https://www.parktool.com/en-us/blog/repair-help/stem-removal-installation-quill-stems
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-15-24, 11:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 91
Posted By Kontact

That's a quill stem setup. Put the allen...

That's a quill stem setup.

Put the allen wrench in the bolt and loosen several turns. With the allen still in place, rap it with a mallet to push the bolt down. This will loosen the wedge the bolt...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-15-24, 11:06 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 935
Posted By msalvetti

June Goal: 300 miles 6/1: 20.0 6/2: 15.0 ...

June Goal: 300 miles
6/1: 20.0
6/2: 15.0
6/4: 20.0
6/5: 20.0
6/7: 20.0
6/10: 20.0
6/12: 20.0
6/13: 20.0
6/15: 20.0
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-24, 10:58 PM
Replies: 4,695
Views: 117,603
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

We got up to about 85 and it was pretty rough in...

We got up to about 85 and it was pretty rough in the sun alright.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-24, 10:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 208
Posted By big john

Maybe call a teammate or friend to ride with...

Maybe call a teammate or friend to ride with outside?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 10:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 334
Posted By unworthy1

might be that this is due (partially) to "user...

might be that this is due (partially) to "user error" and not tightening the pedals enough, BUT I have had some notable failures of EARLY Miche products so am not a fan of those products (LATER Miche...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 10:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 513
Posted By chain_whipped

Yes, its all possible and not difficult. Your...

Yes, its all possible and not difficult. Your bike, your money. Can either get a 700c wheelset to fit fork and frame hub width or keep the original hubs and just relace with new spokes and 700c alloy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 10:40 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,112
Posted By PromptCritical

So, I was on a ride in Carlsbad this morning and...

So, I was on a ride in Carlsbad this morning and John Murphy of Columbine Cycles returned my call. We chatted for a few minutes and he gave me his thoughts on frame design and asked a few questions...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-15-24, 10:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 98
Posted By 75lechamp

1978 Raleigh Pro frame, 22.5"

I posted this in another thread, looking to trade for a Chartreuse International, but also willing to sell the frame. Plenty of patina but original and in good shape otherwise. 22.5" center to top,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-15-24, 10:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 220
Posted By Need41speed

Solution

Found a 2yr old YouTube video covering the restoration of a Dahon Curve that showed the extraction of the hinge pin. Just prior to discovering the video, I took the frame to a machine shop where they...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-24, 10:10 PM
Replies: 4,695
Views: 117,603
Posted By t2p

smash burger time !

smash burger time !
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