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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 10:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4
Posted By AdventureManCO

I actually really dig it. I've got a slight soft...

I actually really dig it. I've got a slight soft spot for Schwinns, especially 'Good-Schwinns-in-hiding'. My first 'real' bike was a '98 Homegrown, after I moved out here to Colorado, and got to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 10:12 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,696
Posted By steelbikeguy

I hope you are just trolling us, but... the...

I hope you are just trolling us, but...
the only choice are the silver wheels!
A bike as classy as the Columbine deserves some dignity, and those Khamsin wheels just don't offer that.

Steve in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 09:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 180
Posted By rsbob

Visions of the grammar school lunch ladies. But...

Visions of the grammar school lunch ladies. But if it works….
Forum: Triathlon
06-02-24, 09:38 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 3,279
Posted By VegasJen

The control will just come with time, as you...

The control will just come with time, as you already know. I would always recommend replacing the tape any time you buy a new-to-you bike. But also, it's totally personal preference but I suggest...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-24, 09:19 PM
Replies: 3,854
Views: 91,234
Posted By mschwett

I’m about halfway through the transplant...

I’m about halfway through the transplant evaluation process, but have been feeling OK rhythm wise, and somewhere between poor and fair energy/wind wise. i haven’t sold the aethos yet (obviously not...
Forum: Triathlon
06-02-24, 09:19 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 3,279
Posted By hsea17

Free 12-month Ironman training plan - 220...

Free 12-month Ironman training plan - 220 Triathlon (https://www.220triathlon.com/training/training-plans/free-12-month-ironman-training-plan)

Free Beginner Full Ironman Training Plan...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 08:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 180
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

As I learned recently here on BF: Hair net over...

As I learned recently here on BF:
Hair net over the helmet
Air goes through, bugs (generally) don't
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 08:43 PM
Replies: 913
Views: 52,306
Posted By Muffins

Cheap touring bike:

$60 1988 Schwinn Voyageur, central Ohio
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 08:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 255
Posted By Ironfish653

Without rehashing the above advice on saddle...

Without rehashing the above advice on saddle adjustments, making bar/stem adjustments is almost as easy. Modern 4-bolt removable-faceplate stems allow you to swap for different extensions and angles...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 07:51 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 2,691
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Electromagical ones? You sir are living on the...

Electromagical ones? You sir are living on the edge.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-02-24, 07:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 73
Posted By Aubergine

Ditto, except I wait a few more years.

Ditto, except I wait a few more years.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-24, 07:47 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 482
Posted By bampilot06

once I have all the bikes, I won’t need anymore.

once I have all the bikes, I won’t need anymore.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-24, 07:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 454
Posted By zacster

I've said a number of times myself the electronic...

I've said a number of times myself the electronic shifting will take over, and that someone will produce it cheap. It will use an open protocol that everyone will latch onto and you'll be able to mix...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-24, 07:35 PM
Replies: 3,854
Views: 91,234
Posted By genejockey

I'm still feeling the after effects of COVID, on...

I'm still feeling the after effects of COVID, on both top end and endurance. I promised myself I'd only do Zone 2 in May to rebuild the latter, but then I spent the last few weeks riding the Circuit...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 07:34 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 4,685
Posted By Duragrouch

(above) Love the sizing jig. Love the drafting...

(above) Love the sizing jig. Love the drafting board and machine, that looks identical to what I had in my cubical for many years; The company converted to CAD in the drafting department, they were...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 07:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 66
Posted By Soody

Saronni

This one is for sale locally.
Thoughts on the frame?
How nice?

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Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-24, 07:16 PM
Replies: 3,854
Views: 91,234
Posted By Trsnrtr

I had a most perfect ride with my wife and...

I had a most perfect ride with my wife and semi-adopted daughter but your ride was freaking awesome! :thumb:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 07:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 582
Posted By rccardr

Needs more trail…

Needs more trail…
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-02-24, 07:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 275
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Even if one was willing to change to a Micro...

Even if one was willing to change to a Micro Spline freehub, it might still be too much to ask an RD rated for a 36T max cog to shift onto a 45T cog.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 07:05 PM
Replies: 21,882
Views: 3,195,285
Posted By rccardr

Gugie would round that up to a nice 70 mile ride....

Gugie would round that up to a nice 70 mile ride.
Or 80 if AndyK was along.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 07:00 PM
Replies: 6,496
Views: 610,618
Posted By macattack71

Just under 23 miles, working my way back into...

Just under 23 miles, working my way back into cycling shape. Let's see how the knee holds up when I get up to 50 miles is the question.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-02-24, 06:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 641
Posted By FBinNY

I'm of the school that there are no dangerous...

I'm of the school that there are no dangerous vehicles, only dangerous operators.

Don't get me wrong, some vehicles are less forgiving of operator error, or operate at speeds that make...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 06:49 PM
Replies: 8,001
Views: 984,111
Posted By ascherer

Wheel building is my favorite way to wrench. ...

Wheel building is my favorite way to wrench.

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I bought a few sets of Soma...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-24, 06:35 PM
Replies: 3,854
Views: 91,234
Posted By big john

Yesterday I rode with a guy I don't often see...

Yesterday I rode with a guy I don't often see these days. He had a-fib so bad he was reduced to doing short rides and sometimes he would even drop out of those rides when his heart started acting up....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-24, 06:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 231
Posted By seypat

What about the Situation? Would he be considered...

What about the Situation? Would he be considered a Jersey dope?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-24, 06:07 PM
Replies: 3,854
Views: 91,234
Posted By rjones28

Road trip pic of the Day ...

Road trip pic of the Day

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Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-24, 06:07 PM
Replies: 3,854
Views: 91,234
Posted By LAJ

I picked up trash along one of the Boulder roads....

I picked up trash along one of the Boulder roads. Our team sponsors a stretch up there. Coors Light is the leader by a wide margin with Modelo and White Claw being neck and neck for second. It makes...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 05:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 255
Posted By MikeDeason

This is what I was thinking I can get this...

This is what I was thinking

I can get this handlebar with 70 mm reach v the 75mm on the OE; it might be perfect. Has a bit wider flare and less drop as well which I like....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 05:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 536
Posted By Schreck83

The cleaning continues...(some of these are...

The cleaning continues...(some of these are before cleaning)

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610 front and...
Forum: Touring
06-02-24, 05:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 445
Posted By indyfabz

Rebel! I’ll bet you used bar ends in friction...

Rebel! I’ll bet you used bar ends in friction mode. :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 05:54 PM
Replies: 21,882
Views: 3,195,285
Posted By ascherer

No riding last weekend, and Saturday was an...

No riding last weekend, and Saturday was an opportunity to try a new route. It started on familiar roads heading north, then east.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 05:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 182
Posted By SoSmellyAir

We need some clarification here on what...

We need some clarification here on what constitutes "internally routed". I prefer cables and hoses (A) entering the frame via one or more openings in its down tube, but not (B) routed through the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 05:36 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,243
Posted By polymorphself

Ultimately for the same or less you’d put into...

Ultimately for the same or less you’d put into the Schwinn or a bike in similar shape all said and done (parts, labor etc).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 05:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 198
Posted By sbarner

I rode a bit over 90 miles today. I thought about...

I rode a bit over 90 miles today. I thought about the saddle just once. I was doing a mental inventory around mile 80 of the things that were causing hurt and the Brooks Pro didn't make the list.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 05:29 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,668
Posted By MikeDeason

Thanks. My only real unfixable complaint is that...

Thanks. My only real unfixable complaint is that I now have a"swarm of bees" wheel. What used to be peaceful silent descents with the IGH is now far less tranquil. I also lost some stuff in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 05:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 131
Posted By Schreck83

Congratulations on finding a white one (in my...

Congratulations on finding a white one (in my size)! It does look to have most of its original kit and the paint is in great condition. The downtube "Fuji" is in the serif font, so it's an earlier...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 05:18 PM
Replies: 6,496
Views: 610,618
Posted By Ironfish653

Rode the Armed Forces Cycling Classic Challenge...

Rode the Armed Forces Cycling Classic Challenge Ride yesterday; got 9 laps in the three hours, for a total of 54 miles.
Definitely farther and faster than my usual routes; but it was a fun, fast...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 05:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 131
Posted By USAZorro

I'm excited for you. My first "good" bike after...

I'm excited for you. My first "good" bike after returning to riding nearly 20 years ago was a white, 1972 Fuji, the Finest. I've had it configured several ways - from racer to pack mule. While it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 05:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 182
Posted By XxHaimBondxX

Yeah they are pretty much standard issue with...

Yeah they are pretty much standard issue with internal cabling.


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Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-24, 05:06 PM
Replies: 3,854
Views: 91,234
Posted By MoAlpha

I miss wind front wool jackets.

I miss wind front wool jackets.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-02-24, 05:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,778
Posted By Chombi1

The Campagnolo Delta brakes were the Jayne...

The Campagnolo Delta brakes were the Jayne Mansfield of brakesets!....:D
While the Chorus monoplanars were the Gina Lolobrigida of brakesets!....:D
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-02-24, 05:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,778
Posted By Chombi1

The Athena monoplanars were based on the 1st gen...

The Athena monoplanars were based on the 1st gen Chorus monoplanars that came out in the late 80's.
Campagnolo just did a very few changes on them and bumped them over to the Athena gruppo in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 05:01 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,243
Posted By USAZorro

+1 on Brent being honest, fair and reliable. As...

+1 on Brent being honest, fair and reliable. As long as the frame isn't too large, it should suit the sort of riding you said you'd like to do. It might seem a bit higher on the cost than you were...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-24, 04:53 PM
Replies: 3,854
Views: 91,234
Posted By DangerousDanR

Pull the fuse when it is not raining or likely to...

Pull the fuse when it is not raining or likely to rain...
Forum: Touring
06-02-24, 04:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 445
Posted By phughes

I did the entire trip to Washington DC during...

I did the entire trip to Washington DC during Hurricane Irene with torrential downpours. Rim brakes were no issue.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-02-24, 04:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 148
Posted By bboy314

It’s almost as if value is somewhat subjective.

It’s almost as if value is somewhat subjective.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-02-24, 04:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,789
Posted By bwilli88

After applying the yellow I had to sand a bit. So...

After applying the yellow I had to sand a bit. So I put 2 coats of clear before the stickers.
I did not put a lock nut on the one side of the rear hub and it did tighten because of the coaster brake...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-02-24, 04:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 295
Posted By KCT1986

If the 'light' flush doesn't work, then a soak is...

If the 'light' flush doesn't work, then a soak is needed. See the Shimano instruction for how to remove/replace the whole brake unit. Easy enough to do.

To replace the unit, the spring for the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 04:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 255
Posted By Koyote

If you think we can discern anything about your...

If you think we can discern anything about your bike fit from a close-up photo of the saddle, then you really should follow rsbob 's advice and consult a fitter. You're in over your head.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-24, 04:25 PM
Replies: 3,854
Views: 91,234
Posted By datlas

The Saturn has a new quirk. The windshield wipers...

The Saturn has a new quirk. The windshield wipers turn on randomly and run for 5-30 cycles and then stop. This happens every 10-20 minutes. I don’t really want to pay for a whole new wiper motor...
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