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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-24, 09:39 AM
Replies: 2,837
Views: 181,599
Posted By Steel Monkey

What?! You didn't see The Wizard of Oz? ;)

What?!
You didn't see The Wizard of Oz? ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-24, 09:25 AM
Replies: 28,410
Views: 4,900,615
Posted By Salubrious

The year has nothing to do with the mounting boss...

The year has nothing to do with the mounting boss being present- it has everything to do with the fact you have a chaincase frame. Please post photos when complete!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-24, 09:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,001
Posted By MFVOOM

I ordered two that I need for my bikes a couple...

I ordered two that I need for my bikes a couple of weeks ago. They have not arrived yet, coming from France. I'll put up picks of them once they arrive.

Cheers.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-26-24, 09:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 48
Posted By Iride01

Everyone thinks their brakes don't stop well...

Everyone thinks their brakes don't stop well enough and want more braking power. You probably have plenty.

I don't see what changing to Shimano BR-R541 will do so great for you to even be noticed....
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-26-24, 09:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 71
Posted By Trakhak

Just saying that it's not courteous drivers like...

Just saying that it's not courteous drivers like you that school bus drivers worry about. Even firetrucks around here, with their sirens shrieking and air horns blasting, now slow to nearly a dead...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-26-24, 08:53 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,696
Posted By Hypno Toad

It took a while to get the time to work on my...

It took a while to get the time to work on my edit ... and it's not exactly exciting (my editing skills and tools are kinda basic) ... but here's my Maunakea edit:
...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-26-24, 08:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 71
Posted By pdlamb

My wife's uncle was a sheriff's deputy way back...

My wife's uncle was a sheriff's deputy way back when; he described leading ambulances into town so he could track down and ticket people flying by the ambulance running full code.

Sounds like...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-24, 08:49 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 736
Posted By Aubergine

I agree as to both these recommendations. The Le...

I agree as to both these recommendations. The Le Mans (Which was specifically the Le Mans RS) was a surprisingly good bike. I bought the frame and built it up. Only drawback was that I had not yet...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-24, 08:47 AM
Replies: 5,890
Views: 146,701
Posted By BTinNYC

I don't think it's possible. I just returned from...

I don't think it's possible. I just returned from 2 weeks of riding in Spain, with a bit in France, and yeah, no way.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-26-24, 08:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 71
Posted By Trakhak

I knew a school bus driver way back in the '70's...

I knew a school bus driver way back in the '70's who said that she'd learned to be extra cautious picking up and letting off kids. One time, while a kid was walking down the bus steps, she happened...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-24, 08:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 227
Posted By top506

CCRT is the Cape Cod Rail Trail in Massachusetts....

CCRT is the Cape Cod Rail Trail in Massachusetts. Dennis is the town where the the ride starts. For the past decade and change some New England folks have been doing this twice a year, on Patriots...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-26-24, 08:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 292
Posted By PeteHski

The slight tape overlap didn't help and they were...

The slight tape overlap didn't help and they were pretty tight from the factory. Nothing I couldn't easily resolve at home with a little patience, but could have been a pita on the roadside. It...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-24, 08:24 AM
Replies: 22,539
Views: 3,599,439
Posted By darkmoon

I'm not Jackie Chan...:lol:

I'm not Jackie Chan...:lol:
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-24, 08:17 AM
Replies: 5,890
Views: 146,701
Posted By Trsnrtr

We’re in Germany and bikes are everywhere, easily...

We’re in Germany and bikes are everywhere, easily 80% electric. Could be a a lot more than that.
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-26-24, 07:53 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 6,799
Posted By ChiapasFixed

great to know the newer Alfine hubs are even more...

great to know the newer Alfine hubs are even more robust though! After our recent tour my wife has asked me for an Alfine bike (after using mine a couple times), and honestly that’s all I will...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-24, 07:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 227
Posted By -holiday76

Hi! can we get some more details for those not...

Hi!
can we get some more details for those not familiar? What state is this in? Who is Dennis? What is CCRT Autum?

thanks!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-26-24, 07:51 AM
Replies: 27,781
Views: 3,575,342
Posted By rustystrings61

Tuesday started off with a lovely maintenance...

Tuesday started off with a lovely maintenance ride of 15 miles. When I went to join a local cycling advocacy group for their ride that evening, things went sideways. First, when I pulled the Mercian...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-24, 07:49 AM
Replies: 5,890
Views: 146,701
Posted By MoAlpha

Yeah, maybe, but only if that's what you "want"...

Yeah, maybe, but only if that's what you "want" to do. Remember, the PMC model is only anchored to one physiological measure (FTP), which is pretty hard to estimate accurately unless you measure it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-24, 07:43 AM
Replies: 454
Views: 57,708
Posted By Dman1234

this summers adventure riding along the Petis...

this summers adventure riding along the Petis Temis in new brunswick
my gravel bike build ..
1988 miyata 615
38 tires
was a great ride ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-24, 07:43 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 736
Posted By rustystrings61

Participating in the various Clunker Challenges...

Participating in the various Clunker Challenges opened up my eyes. It looked like absolute holy hell, but the 1988 Centurion LeMans I bought off marketplace for $35 was a revelation. It had a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-26-24, 07:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 210
Posted By noimagination

I have a 1995 Cannondale T700 (alloy, steel...

I have a 1995 Cannondale T700 (alloy, steel fork). That's a touring bike.

I did not measure the "stiffness" when I bought it, so there's no way to tell if there's been "any significant loss of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-24, 07:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 226
Posted By MiloFrance

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Poor thing ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-26-24, 06:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 210
Posted By Koyote

The answer is NO.

The answer is NO.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-24, 06:57 AM
Replies: 8,611
Views: 1,153,408
Posted By Kai Winters

Interesting problem at the shop recently. ...

Interesting problem at the shop recently.
Customer came in with a C'dale System6 complaining of a dragging chain. He said he thought the rear wheel hub bearings were shot and could we replace them....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-24, 06:50 AM
Replies: 28,410
Views: 4,900,615
Posted By SirMike1983

All the advice above is good regarding the case....

All the advice above is good regarding the case. Also make sure you have a spindle and crank arm type that will accommodate a chain case. It's probably a 16GC spindle and the crank arm to match it....
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-24, 06:38 AM
Replies: 5,890
Views: 146,701
Posted By indyfabz

That instantly made me think of old One A Day...

That instantly made me think of old One A Day Vitamins commercials. :50:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fHCtVL4cpOk&pp=ygUhb25lIGEgZGF5IHZpdGFtaW5zIHR2IGNvbW1lcmNpYWwg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-24, 06:16 AM
Replies: 15,624
Views: 4,399,347
Posted By fabiofarelli

This Losa was offered to me for a nickel and a...

This Losa was offered to me for a nickel and a dime. I could not refuse and that wasn't my intention too. :lol:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-24, 06:11 AM
Replies: 2,837
Views: 181,599
Posted By thumpism

Merckxte? It would be worth buying just so you...

Merckxte? It would be worth buying just so you could introduce it to your friends that way.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-24, 06:08 AM
Replies: 8,611
Views: 1,153,408
Posted By thumpism

"Scrounge box" is what we called that back in my...

"Scrounge box" is what we called that back in my shop days. I still have one, scooped at random out of the big one at the last shop I worked at when I left in '85. Still in the same coffee can.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-26-24, 06:00 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 4,219
Posted By t2p

looks like the type of trail to ‘keep you honest’...

looks like the type of trail to ‘keep you honest’ :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-24, 05:55 AM
Replies: 8,611
Views: 1,153,408
Posted By bikamper

More work on the Herter's Mini Trail yesterday....

More work on the Herter's Mini Trail yesterday. I'm using a Briggs & Stratton OHV engine on it instead of a vertical flathead. That required new holes to be drilled to bolt the engine down. Long...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-24, 05:34 AM
Replies: 5,890
Views: 146,701
Posted By seedsbelize2

Rain. We had it off and on yesterday, and through...

Rain. We had it off and on yesterday, and through the night, as Helene passes by to the east. It’s a nice rarity first thing in the morning. Like sex. I started back up on my Pilates a week or so...
Forum: Touring
09-26-24, 01:31 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,970
Posted By imi

Zombie lube thread! ❤️ It don’t get no better! 😍 ...

Zombie lube thread! ❤️ It don’t get no better! 😍

On tour I clean, lube, and pump ever morning! 😜

It’s a routine, but I reckon every day I’m riding about the same distance as a week at home, so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-24, 01:24 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 19,399
Posted By Whitesands1

[QUOTE=drgeeman;23357261][QUOTE=Whitesands1;233571...

[QUOTE=drgeeman;23357261][QUOTE=Whitesands1;23357151]
Yes, I quite like it.

Brilliant. Mine arrived yesterday, direct from Raleigh. I think Evans have sold a handful, despite the bike taking a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-24, 01:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 365
Posted By MiloFrance

Definitely a buy now ask questions later...

Definitely a buy now ask questions later situation. Please tell us you managed to get it!
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-26-24, 12:23 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 6,799
Posted By john m flores

To add to this, my partner's Alfine-8 equipped...

To add to this, my partner's Alfine-8 equipped Priority L-Train city bike has been, apart from new brake pads, has been maintenance free. The bike is overgeared, and she's ridden up standing on some...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-25-24, 11:35 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 6,799
Posted By Jipe

Just one remark about the post on...

Just one remark about the post on singletrackworld.com about the Alfine 11: its "Posted 10 years ago" and at that time Shimano prohibited the use of this Alfine 11 for heavy bikes, tandem and ebike. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-25-24, 11:11 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 694
Posted By choddo

Side topic but I took a photo of my cassette as I...

Side topic but I took a photo of my cassette as I was reinstalling my chain last night. Think this is after 4 re-waxings so at least 1000miles. My bikes with wet lubes on would be fully clagged at...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-25-24, 11:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 106
Posted By mkeinj

Thank you. This helps a lot. So, I can prepare...

Thank you. This helps a lot.
So, I can prepare the discussion now.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-25-24, 10:07 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 3,402
Posted By msalvetti

Goal: 350 miles 9/1: 20.0 9/2: 20.0 9/4:...

Goal: 350 miles
9/1: 20.0
9/2: 20.0
9/4: 20.0
9/6: 20.0
9/7: 20.0
9/8: 20.0
9/9: 20.0
9/11: 20.0
9/14: 24.1
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-24, 10:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,330
Posted By unworthy1

I believe the "Athlete" frames were at least...

I believe the "Athlete" frames were at least "overseen" by Konno or his crew, I don't think they were outsourced without oversight. But maybe someone like Andy at Yellow Jersey would know for sure....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-25-24, 09:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 108
Posted By Wildwood

Need to buy = Ishiwata 019 frameset - 59-61cm

I got so lucky this morning on another Need to Buy thread, thought ... - well the day still has a few USA hrs or minutes - time zone dependent.


Ishiwata 019 frameset or 'rider quality' bike....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-25-24, 09:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 107
Posted By greg3rd48

WTD: 56cm Peugeot PX10

Greetings all,
I have had three PX10s come through my hands all of which I joyfully refurbished and attempted to keep. Alas none were my size and in the end I passed them on. I hope that someone has...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-24, 09:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 365
Posted By niliraga

seconded - we all wanna know more! I wrote her a...

seconded - we all wanna know more! I wrote her a couple of weeks back, but she's out in Flushing and it's too far for me to go when I already have nowhere left to park it around here.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-24, 08:42 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 795
Posted By juvela

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forum member @Muny is sure to know...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-25-24, 08:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 883
Posted By Leisesturm

Weeel, with tandems all bets are off. These days...

Weeel, with tandems all bets are off. These days a tandem is more likely to be a parent Captain/child Stoker than a traditional male/female pair. A couple we know, the Captain is 6'4" 250+, and his...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-25-24, 08:19 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 5,722
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

Science disagrees with the above. I'm one of...

Science disagrees with the above. I'm one of those folks who favor science over opinion:
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/computational-neuroscience/articles/10.3389/fncom.2013.00035/full...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-25-24, 08:17 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 73
Posted By Cervelo

Stellar customer service from Intense Bikes

I have been a member here for almost 20 years. Been riding longer than that. I have several bikes and have had a lot more so I have at one time or another or dealt with a lot of different bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-24, 08:14 PM
Replies: 5,890
Views: 146,701
Posted By mschwett

what width and length cockpit are you running? i...

what width and length cockpit are you running? i have the one piece alpinist on my aethos, and i went through several different sizes before landing on the current fit. i think i ended up with 420 x...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-25-24, 08:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 356
Posted By Polaris OBark

My TV is so old (2009), it doesn't have software...

My TV is so old (2009), it doesn't have software to update, i.e., it is a "dumb" TV, which is ideal. We have a Roku, an AppleTV box, and a Mac Mini (2011) hooked up to it. We cut the cabal TV cord...
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