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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 07:26 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 667
Posted By Groasters

My take, based on over 50 years of cycling in a...

My take, based on over 50 years of cycling in a rainy climate:

1. Fenders protect your chain/BB/brakes/mechs from 60% of road grime

2. Fenders plus a home made front mudflap extending to within...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-24, 07:25 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 539
Posted By Duragrouch

I'm just gonna step back and put on helmet,...

I'm just gonna step back and put on helmet, ballistic vest, athletic cup, and dive for the blast shelter on that one. You'll see.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 07:04 AM
Replies: 8,831
Views: 1,147,308
Posted By BertoBerg

Great find! I always liked the look of these. And...

Great find! I always liked the look of these. And whose is this “somebody” that’s going to build a bike around these? :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-24, 06:54 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 539
Posted By Duragrouch

None at all. But if greased at the seapost collar...

None at all. But if greased at the seapost collar or seat tube, when folded, the seatpost goes way down, contacting the grease, then up, then down, then up, etc. Very quickly I think, it will have a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 06:49 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 667
Posted By crankythunder

Ok, I have six bikes that I ride regularly, four...

Ok, I have six bikes that I ride regularly, four are completely fendered, and the other two have partial fenders that provide excellent coverage but not total in heavy weather. One is OEM Aluminum,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 06:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 176
Posted By juvela

----- :thumb: ...the more looking,...

-----

:thumb:


...the more looking, thinking & reading you do prior to touching anything the better will be the decisions you make...


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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 06:36 AM
Replies: 8,831
Views: 1,147,308
Posted By El Chaba

A NOS set of Mafac GT centerpulls with all of the...

A NOS set of Mafac GT centerpulls with all of the hardware and literature. “Somebody” could build an entire bike around these….....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-24, 06:23 AM
Replies: 3,140
Views: 72,470
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Everyone goes out for tattoos. : bday:

Everyone goes out for tattoos.

: bday:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 06:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 339
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

I'm thinking go multi-color on the housing, or at...

I'm thinking go multi-color on the housing, or at least orange, green and blue. :innocent:

That's a great looking frameset. :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 06:12 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,119
Posted By nlerner

My guess is that you won’t hear that bottom...

My guess is that you won’t hear that bottom bracket creak over your screaming in terror from the ride quality.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-24, 05:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 149
Posted By soyabean

When someone is asking this many questions about...

When someone is asking this many questions about tyres, my suggestion is you DON'T do this and find a LBS that can sell you everything you need, and do the entire install for you if you choose it.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 05:30 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,159
Posted By darnet

Cleaning, reassembly, 2nd & 3rd Rides, & weight...

Cleaning, reassembly, 2nd & 3rd Rides, & weight loss formula

Lo and behold, last Saturday I saw a custom-painted Schwinn Approved something-or-other (made in Japan, might have originally been a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-24-24, 03:05 AM
Replies: 3,615
Views: 1,007,903
Posted By daviddavieboy

Built/added one to the collection. 99% complete...

Built/added one to the collection. 99% complete and still getting dialed in. Still undecided on how my paint turned out and it might be a little big but I only have 500 km on it so far. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 01:23 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,119
Posted By Andy_K

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53742672666_1a...

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53742672666_1af3becdfa_b.jpg

In which I definitively answer the question, "Who is the more foolish, the fool or the fool who follows?"

You'll recall from my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 01:21 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 4,271
Posted By BMC_Kid

From the below video: "It doesn't matter what era...

From the below video: "It doesn't matter what era your bike comes from, riding hard is still riding hard".

I share these feelings too. Despite the challenges, I value the tough rides that come...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 11:54 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 559
Posted By tomato coupe

It can't be both an isolated incident and a...

It can't be both an isolated incident and a common occurrence.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-24, 11:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 119
Posted By Barry2

Captain Obvious reporting for duty. I do...

Captain Obvious reporting for duty.

I do hope this is a joke.

Nothing touching the Thru-Axle should be moving.
The Thru-Axle shouldn’t tighten or loosen.
Unless you’re using tubulars....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-24, 10:37 PM
Replies: 3,281
Views: 654,851
Posted By Sierra_rider

Today's climb-filled ride, this should be an easy...

Today's climb-filled ride, this should be an easy one for terrymorse to figure out:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 10:09 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 40,562
Posted By sthurman

1970s Mercian Professional

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1299/20240228_090633_1f46332e5ffeffe64af4c567594888f111c9292f.jpg...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 10:04 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 559
Posted By veganbikes

I did re-read what you actually said and that is...

I did re-read what you actually said and that is why the material I put in my post was actually what you wrote (not copy and pasted just retyped)

You did say you were considering it and yes maybe...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 09:54 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 843
Posted By Reynolds

At 73, I am older and slower already, and I...

At 73, I am older and slower already, and I wouldn't be able to stay with some groups I used to ride with 10 years ago. But I'm still able to ride with some others (at the back most of the time)....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-24, 09:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 488
Posted By easyupbug

I did vendor evaluations in the PRC and found as...

I did vendor evaluations in the PRC and found as an example (not real) Park might contract to make 10,000 XYZ tools and when their QA/QC team leaves at the end of the contract the Chinese company...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 09:50 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 4,271
Posted By Classtime

This thread is having a radicalizing effect on...

This thread is having a radicalizing effect on me. Today, I got—not angry but —annoyed while riding my 82 Medici with a wheelset built on 7900 hubs. I’m commuting on these wheels to get the Gatorskin...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 09:49 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,403
Posted By M.Roshi

Did a ride, and damn I kept gravitating toward...

Did a ride, and damn I kept gravitating toward the 16T cog whether I'm on the big or middle chainring. So 15-16-17 are my sweet spot. Thanks for pointing this out!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 09:37 PM
Replies: 21,851
Views: 3,169,386
Posted By Bergz

Short ride on a miserable cold day... ...

Short ride on a miserable cold day...
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x971/20240524_144151_05ac7faa150398089768145c8aa3557d9678cd8d.jpg
Not my driveway.... leaves almost...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-24, 09:24 PM
Replies: 3,140
Views: 72,470
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

More incentive to drink 'em up quick! :)

More incentive to drink 'em up quick! :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 08:49 PM
Replies: 9,099
Views: 3,170,469
Posted By M A V

1994 Kona Hei Hei ...

1994 Kona Hei Hei
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/940x2000/20240522_133912_8ac5f4f83f8025353ead6c0e1efd14c58461dcc3.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 08:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 527
Posted By nlerner

I really need to spend more riding time on my...

I really need to spend more riding time on my Mercian:
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_2675_bcef362a145502a6449ae0d8e463f28396bbc27e.jpeg
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-23-24, 08:45 PM
Replies: 27,219
Views: 3,196,407
Posted By missinglink

Rode 16 miles this morning. Wasn't planning to...

Rode 16 miles this morning. Wasn't planning to ride that far, but was feeling pretty good.

The only thing that messed me up was that I rode off and forgot my water bottle, and it was a steamy day.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-24, 08:28 PM
Replies: 3,140
Views: 72,470
Posted By big john

https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6...

https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/443944050_873365724827309_6296867331969872215_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=Ij0ja4Cm-HUQ7kNvgEDMU6d&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&oh=0...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 08:12 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 559
Posted By Barry2

You ordered mx201 Lake sent me mx169 The FTC...

You ordered mx201 Lake sent me mx169

The FTC (https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/what-do-if-youre-billed-things-you-never-got-or-you-get-unordered-products) is very clear on receiving items you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 08:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 339
Posted By juvela

----- one o' me faves are the tater bugs ...

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one o' me faves are the tater bugs ;)



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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 07:51 PM
Replies: 10,547
Views: 1,573,397
Posted By PeloNZ

Here's my 1985 Ironman. The bike was in rideable...

Here's my 1985 Ironman. The bike was in rideable shape and just needed a bit of tuning when I got it.
At some point in its life it has had some upgrades
- Shimano 105 rd
- Shimano RSX brifters
-...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 07:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 339
Posted By SurferRosa

Why is the bb shell so gross? :lol:. Might wanna...

Why is the bb shell so gross? :lol:. Might wanna wipe it down with wd-40 and a paper towel before the glamour shots. At least they didn't leave a crawdad in there or something.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-23-24, 07:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 121
Posted By tcs

Dahon @ 32nd China International Bicycle Exhibition, Shanghai

Info from the show, recently concluded, featuring as these shows do, aspirational models.

PC22 carbon fiber, Deltech, Lockjaw II:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 176
Posted By unworthy1

It will be helpful to see MORE pix besides these...

It will be helpful to see MORE pix besides these two of just the head tube and badge and the BB shell, but as you take some more pix can you check the threading in that shell?The fact this has a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 07:20 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 559
Posted By Maelochs

Sorry but I know Lake makes great shoes because I...

Sorry but I know Lake makes great shoes because I have put countless thousands of miles on two pair, and the pair I am using now has a ton of life left and the other pair is awaiting repair because I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 07:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 89
Posted By Trakhak

650b (584-mm) tubulars exist. From this page...

650b (584-mm) tubulars exist.

From this page (https://www.sheldonbrown.com/tire-sizing.html#tubulars):

"26 inch" or "650" tubulars are smaller, mainly used on time-trial or motorpacing track...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 07:16 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 559
Posted By indyfabz

Every time I have disputed a charge my bank has...

Every time I have disputed a charge my bank has asked if I tried to resolve the matter with the merchant first.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 07:14 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 559
Posted By Koyote

Good grief. They made a mistake and almost...

Good grief. They made a mistake and almost certainly will fix it. There’s no need to contact the CC bank before Lake is even given a chance. Sheesh.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-24, 06:57 PM
Replies: 3,140
Views: 72,470
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Those Sram slides tho. DAYUM!

Those Sram slides tho.

DAYUM!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-23-24, 06:48 PM
Replies: 27,219
Views: 3,196,407
Posted By SpedFast

Remembered the ice water and tire pump so I was...

Remembered the ice water and tire pump so I was able to push my ride out. Found some nice hiking trails that weren't really conducive to my road bike, but we managed. It was all good. 38Miles...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-23-24, 06:45 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 74
Posted By tcs

Dr. David Hon autobiography

82 y.o. Dr. Hon (Dr. Han Dewei) is posting short chapters of an autobiography. He's up to chapter 9 and ~high school. I've only found this on dahon.com.cn, so fair notice this link is to a Chinese...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 06:40 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 559
Posted By indyfabz

Having read the return/exchange policy, it seems...

Having read the return/exchange policy, it seems to me that it is based on the assumption that they sent you the correct item.

What I would have liked to have seen was a thread describing your...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 06:35 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,851
Posted By merziac

Tx! I haven't shipped many on my dime for...

Tx!

I haven't shipped many on my dime for quite awhile, packed a few but they were ones that needed good packing for someone else.

Way back some of the frames shipped on efbay for $30 and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 06:32 PM
Replies: 6,431
Views: 599,935
Posted By rsbob

25 miles at 18.6 MPH on the Orbea (HaimBond)....

25 miles at 18.6 MPH on the Orbea (HaimBond). Chased by a dog which got my pace WAY up, but managed to out sprint it. Was going for a PR on a 2.5 mile segment but was rudely stopped by a school bus...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 06:25 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 559
Posted By asgelle

It's nice to know I've finally met a person who...

It's nice to know I've finally met a person who never made a mistake.

It's incredible that without any evidence whatsoever you jump to the conclusion that this is some nefarious plot rather than...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 06:25 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 559
Posted By indyfabz

It’s much more efficient to rant on BF. :D ...

It’s much more efficient to rant on BF. :D

Forget the fact that the website has an email address to contact them about returns.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-24, 06:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 379
Posted By merlinextraligh

unless you switch to metric😁

unless you switch to metric😁
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 06:16 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,851
Posted By Kabuki12

I will get pics tomorrow when I get to my shop.

I will get pics tomorrow when I get to my shop.
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