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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 07:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,056
Posted By cudak888

You haven't seen time wasted until you've seen...

You haven't seen time wasted until you've seen what I'm doing with LS-to-TH350/400 crank-to-torque converter spacers and abnormally narrow kiddie bottom brackets.

Before:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 07:01 PM
Replies: 21,873
Views: 3,185,107
Posted By bikemig

I did a 45 mile ride today on the Chichaqua trail...

I did a 45 mile ride today on the Chichaqua trail which is a fabulous rail to trail conversion NE out of Des Moines. It has lots of wooden bridges over waterway, a few nice stops (including one very...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 06:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 40
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Do not confuse idiocy with inexperience. So you...

Do not confuse idiocy with inexperience.
So you didn't know everything. Not the end of the world.
And it sounds like you had the right idea, just insufficient equipment.

I have a long list of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 06:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 129
Posted By bulgie

Here's a RAID I bought on ebay, then found it was...

Here's a RAID I bought on ebay, then found it was bent. This is the pic I sent to the seller, who refunded my money.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 06:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 40
Posted By Maelochs

How do you know the digital gauge is accurate? ...

How do you know the digital gauge is accurate?


:D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 06:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 269
Posted By rccardr

So, you’re taking that to Cino, right?

So, you’re taking that to Cino, right?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,056
Posted By bikemig

Fun thread and great work. I love old stump...

Fun thread and great work. I love old stump jumpers and ride two of them. The first is an ace commuter with swept back bars; the second is a fine rough stuff bike with drops. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 06:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,056
Posted By AdventureManCO

lol...so how much time have you wasted on this...

lol...so how much time have you wasted on this ridiculous fork?


No matter...it still can't hold a candle to my supreme time-wasting super powers!!!:D:D:D:thumb::thumb::thumb:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-30-24, 06:31 PM
Replies: 3,625
Views: 1,011,300
Posted By bikemig

I did a 45 mile ride today on the Chichaqua...

I did a 45 mile ride today on the Chichaqua trail, which is a beautiful rails to trail conversion that has a canopy of trees throughout the trail, running NE out of Des Moines. I rode my 1980 Raleigh...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 06:30 PM
Replies: 3,590
Views: 84,276
Posted By rjones28

Tour de Rock | CARTI Events | CARTI Cancer Center...

Tour de Rock | CARTI Events | CARTI Cancer Center (https://www.carti.com/foundation/events/carti-tour-de-rock/)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 06:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,056
Posted By cudak888

The 3D-printed bushings have arrived. ...

The 3D-printed bushings have arrived.

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...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-30-24, 06:18 PM
Replies: 1,510
Views: 451,144
Posted By tcs

Colorado. A little American chainsaw folk art.

Colorado. A little American chainsaw folk art.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-30-24, 06:16 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 2,514
Posted By MikeM21

5/1 - 20.4 commute 5/2 - 20.3 commute 5/5 -...

5/1 - 20.4 commute
5/2 - 20.3 commute
5/5 - 12.6 zwift
5/6 - 17.3 zwift
5/7 - 1.1 testing out a tune up
5/8 - 22 zwift
5/9 - 16.3 zwift
5/10 - 15.8 zwift
5/14 - 11.6 zwift
5/15 - 23.2 zwift
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 06:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 129
Posted By Trakhak

Wildly off-topic, so apologies, but . . . ...

Wildly off-topic, so apologies, but . . .

The phrase "good metal" reminded me that, just yesterday, prompted by the appearance of the phrase "tinker's damn" in another Bike Forums thread, I began...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 05:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 301
Posted By steelbikeguy

this doesn't exactly fit the scenario offered,...

this doesn't exactly fit the scenario offered, but...
A fellow had the fortune of picking up a handful of Raleighs still in the box when a shop in the Chicago area went out of business somewhere...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 05:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 127
Posted By SirMike1983

On proprietary brake cables, I start with...

On proprietary brake cables, I start with something thin that will clean out the old gunk/grease. Tri-flow, One-shot, or even WD-40 can work for that. Then hang them up until the fluid runs clean out...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 05:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 456
Posted By ollo_ollo

I have 2: Red one was yard sale find in Pensacola...

I have 2: Red one was yard sale find in Pensacola Fl, has all Campy Athena and sewups. I got the Silver one on Fidalgo Island in Washington State. It has some evidence of fork failure: A replacement...
Forum: Framebuilders
05-30-24, 04:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 92
Posted By bulgie

My thought was a crumpled front-end repair. It's...

My thought was a crumpled front-end repair. It's nicer to have the paint off before doing frame repairs, no burning paint smoke.

Couple of those frames have expensive PMW dropouts, not likely to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 04:51 PM
Replies: 6,484
Views: 606,712
Posted By Sierra_rider

Did a variation of my "easy," not-so-climby loop....

Did a variation of my "easy," not-so-climby loop. Still hit the golden ratio at 50 miles and 5000' elevation gain, but at least it's not one of the usual 125'/mile+ rides. ...
Forum: Framebuilders
05-30-24, 04:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 82
Posted By bulgie

I used to weigh north of 270 (now down to 240 and...

I used to weigh north of 270 (now down to 240 and still working on it), and I've always been happy on 531 frames with .8/.5-ish TT in 1" diameter. Others would feel that's too whippy, but I prefer...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 04:45 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,288
Posted By juvela

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found a retail cycle shop with the Koenig name but, alas,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 04:43 PM
Replies: 3,590
Views: 84,276
Posted By genejockey

Oh, yeah. Obviously. /sarcasm

Oh, yeah. Obviously.

/sarcasm
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 04:34 PM
Replies: 3,590
Views: 84,276
Posted By Mojo31

But rigged though.

But rigged though.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 04:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 301
Posted By elcyc

Andy W.

https://www.bicycling.com/news/a20006634/25-of-the-most-influential-bicycles-of-all-time/

Go back to my Gedanken. Remember, brand new in box. (In to audio and hi-fi, I run into warehouses of brand...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 04:12 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,288
Posted By bulgie

Good catch. One tiny nit-picky correction...

Good catch.
One tiny nit-picky correction though, it is for Cambio Sport, not Gran Sport. GS didn't use the hole. I don't know when they stopped making Sport mechs but they were never very...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 04:11 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,162
Posted By Polaris OBark

I have something similar but with a neck flap.

I have something similar but with a neck flap.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-30-24, 04:10 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,907
Posted By Ron Damon

Awesome. You'll need a press fit tool to install...

Awesome. You'll need a press fit tool to install it or at least a rubber mallet, as the bearing cartridge cups, top and bottom, are pressed onto the headtube....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 04:08 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 944
Posted By RoadWearier

Thanks for asking. The guy must be really busy. ...

Thanks for asking. The guy must be really busy. I ask for a time and place and get crickets for a day then he'll give a vague response. Then I'll answer, and then crickets. So I gave up and found...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 04:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 313
Posted By Trakhak

Congratulations, sincerely. I'd never have been...

Congratulations, sincerely. I'd never have been in contention there.

In the mid-80's, I went on a few training rides on hilly and twisty Baltimore County roads with a young woman who was a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 03:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 313
Posted By terrymorse

Descents are still tracked by Strava. Look who is...

Descents are still tracked by Strava. Look who is on top of the "old guys" leaderboard for Mt. Hamilton.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 03:55 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 441
Posted By Jrasero

I also have had a bunch of Hunt wheels and while...

I also have had a bunch of Hunt wheels and while they do ship most of their wheels from the US their customer service is UK based, the wheels are designed in the UK but made in China, and for me I...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 03:40 PM
Replies: 3,590
Views: 84,276
Posted By rjones28

Road trip pic of the Day. ...

Road trip pic of the Day.

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/20240530_091630_c2005030d501e179a96d8eebc844f4d5a25df9ca.jpg
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-30-24, 03:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 186
Posted By oldbobcat

When these started coming in new bikes, they were...

When these started coming in new bikes, they were either stuck on, probably randomly, or in a small plastic parts bag with a tiny, obscure instruction sheet. If the cable was already attached, it was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 03:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 129
Posted By Aardwolf

I thought about that, but ... They're quite...

I thought about that, but ...

They're quite short - 3.25mm - and with more height you can cut a steeper groove slope if required,
I think the Rene Herse ones are more than 3.25mm and come with...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 03:26 PM
Replies: 3,590
Views: 84,276
Posted By genejockey

I had. Now I don't have to. ;)

I had. Now I don't have to. ;)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 03:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 263
Posted By RoadWearier

Boy for a peace loving vegan you sure like to...

Boy for a peace loving vegan you sure like to argue a lot. How about not answering any of my posts from now on?
Trust me your opinion is not needed or wanted.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 03:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 209
Posted By NVFlinch

What they mean is that the tubing is a bit...

What they mean is that the tubing is a bit lighter than, say, the water pipes in Flint MIchigan. The hazard of riding one of those is that, since they are so massive, their intense gravitaional field...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 03:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 381
Posted By Steve B.

So basically you can program one of the top...

So basically you can program one of the top buttons to send the F derailer to the other ring with one push.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 03:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 263
Posted By RoadWearier

Right. That is pretty obvious. I was just curious...

Right. That is pretty obvious. I was just curious as to how many people at bike forums have found that bikes supposedly "too small" by the charts reckoning found themselves happy ultimately with the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 02:59 PM
Replies: 866
Views: 48,668
Posted By smontanaro

I'm guessing something made since the acquisition...

I'm guessing something made since the acquisition of the Masi name by Haro.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 02:52 PM
Replies: 866
Views: 48,668
Posted By Fried_Chicken

70's Motobecane Grand Record (NYC) $200

NYC Area. 1975-ish Motobecane Grand Record in pretty good shape! Seems to be mostly original (he has original drop bars and brake levers, but tossed the brooks saddle). Asking $200


This is the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 02:48 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 763
Posted By veganbikes

So why not call them degens (from up country)...

So why not call them degens (from up country) (https://letterkenny.fandom.com/wiki/Degens) why invoke punk?


Ok so a small group of randos is not a large segment of society. Annoying but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 02:47 PM
Replies: 7,982
Views: 979,490
Posted By Mr. 66

It’s a wrap! ...

It’s a wrap!
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_0503_79e187a796cecffaf4fcbe660c83cc798e0fec14.jpeg...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 02:44 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,162
Posted By rsbob

The stripes of excellence? Have gotten to...

The stripes of excellence?

Have gotten to the point where I have to spray my noggin with sunscreen before donning my lid. Maybe I need a wig glued to the inside of the helmet and then shock...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 02:43 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,110
Posted By Eric F

That was my thinking (mostly), until I got a...

That was my thinking (mostly), until I got a gravel bike. The versatility of the format over a wide variety of uses inspired me to set up multiple wheelsets for it. My race/everyday set is 40mm...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-30-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,843
Posted By Smaug1

You don't want to take a ride up to Kenosha (SE...

You don't want to take a ride up to Kenosha (SE WI) and try my bikes out? It's ~3 hours from central IL. Make a day of it some time, it'll be worth it. We'll have a beer and talk eBikes for awhile.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 02:30 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,162
Posted By rsbob

Ayup - too big for the p-brain

Ayup - too big for the p-brain
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-30-24, 02:19 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,843
Posted By LuckyLyndy

:lol::lol::lol:

:lol::lol::lol:
Forum: Framebuilders
05-30-24, 02:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 92
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

Interesting mix of frame styles, including what...

Interesting mix of frame styles, including what might be a S&S coupled frame "half". My first thought was a bunch of Asian made frames waiting for the primer. Taking a longer look I'm not sure...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 02:18 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,149
Posted By Camilo

Buy a helmet that you like the fit and looks...

Buy a helmet that you like the fit and looks (color, shape) of. Everything else is far on the margins (IMHO, non-expert).
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