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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-24, 07:07 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 26
Posted By fender1

I skipped Velo Fest and had a table at the swap...

I skipped Velo Fest and had a table at the swap sponsored by Keystone Bike Shop in Philadelphia.

It was small but very well organized and had pretty good attendance. I sold the last of my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-23-24, 06:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 158
Posted By seypat

About the only thing I hear is that cyclists ride...

About the only thing I hear is that cyclists ride bicycles and bikers ride motorcycles. Also, you don't go to a biker bar to get an expresso. The OP must not read many of the threads on BF, because...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-24, 05:51 AM
Replies: 9,044
Views: 1,265,151
Posted By Aardwolf

In my ongoing quest to find a saddle that doesn't...

In my ongoing quest to find a saddle that doesn't hurt after 20 miles ...

A Wrights something touring saddle ???

Spotted on Ebay for £30, it's got good looking leather and I thought it looked...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-23-24, 03:12 AM
Replies: 4,055
Views: 977,416
Posted By michael432000

Hi John. I have two Colnago C40’s (great...

Hi John.

I have two Colnago C40’s (great bikes) and a 6.2kg Cannondale SuperSix EVO Hi-Mod. I used to race so I wouldn’t compare a lightweight carbon bike with the Swift as they they serve a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-24, 03:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 307
Posted By karldub

True, this pin held the serial number plate.

True, this pin held the serial number plate.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-23-24, 01:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 158
Posted By delbiker1

" I hope I am in as good of shape as you are,...

" I hope I am in as good of shape as you are, when I am your age."
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-24, 11:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 307
Posted By merziac

You are mostly correct, mixte literally...

You are mostly correct, mixte literally translates to universal, they are bikes for all, yes essentially unisex, utilitarian, butcher, baker, candlestick maker, postman, et all, originally designed...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-22-24, 10:35 PM
Replies: 395
Views: 17,656
Posted By Duragrouch

If you want the lightest steering, yes. But I...

If you want the lightest steering, yes. But I like that some steered mass, especially forward of the steering axis, calms the steering. It doesn't take much, I noticed improvement just from the rack...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-22-24, 10:19 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,581
Posted By mschwett

it does not take a degree in electrical...

it does not take a degree in electrical engineering to replace a di2 battery. it’s much, much easier than, for example, replacing a mechanical shift cable.

if you’re going to start soldering ****...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-22-24, 10:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,296
Posted By Camilo

I have a Microshift Advent 1X system - shifters,...

I have a Microshift Advent 1X system - shifters, derailleur and cassette. I think it shifts as well or better than Shimano and the design/ergonomics of the shifting is - to me - heads and shoulders...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-24, 10:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 401
Posted By Oldbikenut

Thank you, I really excited to get them back on...

Thank you, I really excited to get them back on the road!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-24, 10:00 PM
Replies: 15,612
Views: 4,394,904
Posted By SurferRosa

Put the steerer in a bench vise and bend it back!...

Put the steerer in a bench vise and bend it back! :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-24, 09:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 307
Posted By repechage

?? no pinning of lug to tube at that location...

?? no pinning of lug to tube at that location there as shown. before the under the BB cable routing days, Peugeot did rivet a serial number plate to the shell.
no under the bike image given to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-24, 09:49 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 869
Posted By slow rollin

What I do is mark the tire where it's stubborn to...

What I do is mark the tire where it's stubborn to seat. Deflate, and while pumping it back up I squish the tire so the bead seats there first in the stubborn location. Then go on like normal to...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-22-24, 09:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 435
Posted By RCMoeur

My extensive experience with Velocity...

My extensive experience with Velocity aero-section rims is that they are remarkably strong. The deeper section compensates for the thinner material. My wife, who is not exactly petite, is happy on a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-24, 09:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 274
Posted By squirtdad

ugly, that is beautiful for reference on...

ugly, that is beautiful

for reference on color taste values

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-24, 09:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 152
Posted By SwimmerMike

I’m really looking forward to seeing this build...

I’m really looking forward to seeing this build progress. So far, great progress.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-24, 09:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 307
Posted By bulgie

Wrong place for a pin that holds the tubes for...

Wrong place for a pin that holds the tubes for brazing. Peugeot used rivets to hold their serial number plate on, some years, that my guess for what's in the pic.
Forum: Touring
09-22-24, 09:20 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,286
Posted By downtube42

I recall being on vacation in some middle sized...

I recall being on vacation in some middle sized town in Vermont and noticed the 20 and 30 somethings were hanging out on the sidewalk and at their cars, chilling, joking, having a good time, probably...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-24, 09:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 587
Posted By bulgie

I made two frames for myself with Stump dropouts...

I made two frames for myself with Stump dropouts in 1977. I visited Bud (Art) to purchase them and he was super nice to me, gave me the full tour, showed me how he did things, work in progress,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-24, 09:06 PM
Replies: 22,528
Views: 3,592,543
Posted By SurferRosa

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_20240922_175120411_hdr_3847336fe1c3862afbefa9a2e8a02adb79f39acb.jpg
...
Forum: Touring
09-22-24, 09:03 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,286
Posted By john m flores

ACA struggles are not unique. Every motorcycle...

ACA struggles are not unique. Every motorcycle club and publication that I've worked with is facing the same challenge - how to stay relevant and viable after the Boomers that grew the sport start...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-22-24, 08:57 PM
Replies: 6,989
Views: 722,715
Posted By Fredo76

Not very far today. But I got out. ...

Not very far today. But I got out.

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_5117_c8233a45b34027482fc681fb558afb6375bcc894.jpg
Blue Bella at Rio Grande, Autumn Equinox...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-22-24, 08:54 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 2,845
Posted By base2

Easy. Grab the brake throw your weight backwards,...

Easy. Grab the brake throw your weight backwards, and release the brake at the right time. With the help of backwards inertia imparted by your body all the freewheel pawls will engage, the engine,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-24, 08:40 PM
Replies: 8,586
Views: 1,146,094
Posted By RCMoeur

The Raleigh Pro did fine on a 40 mile ride today,...

The Raleigh Pro did fine on a 40 mile ride today, so no work needed on that bike. For the moment.

Instead, since the evenings are starting to get nice (even if the days are still in the 100s), I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-22-24, 08:39 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,581
Posted By Camilo

Yeah, some people have to feel like they're the...

Yeah, some people have to feel like they're the smartest people in the room, even if it's only smarter than a straw man
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-24, 08:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 307
Posted By gaucho777

Per comments above from repechage, Kontact, et...

Per comments above from repechage, Kontact, et al, pinning tubes to lugs is a traditional practice. That pin is likely used to attach the cable guide under BB. No harm in grinding it down. Just tread...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-24, 08:24 PM
Replies: 22,528
Views: 3,592,543
Posted By ascherer

Just a quick coffeeneuring run with Mrs. ascherer...

Just a quick coffeeneuring run with Mrs. ascherer on the trail today.
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/img_1702_976627b7726b53bf462df76f9f8f9029dd4dd139.jpeg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-24, 08:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 307
Posted By Kontact

I already suggesting dremeling it down. But I...

I already suggesting dremeling it down. But I don't see how that pin is from lug assembly - there are no lugs on the bottom of the BB shell.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-22-24, 08:04 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 2,927
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: General Cycling Discussion
09-22-24, 08:02 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 2,845
Posted By Broctoon

A steam piston engine makes its maximum torque...

A steam piston engine makes its maximum torque and horsepower at zero RPM. Seriously. As soon as it starts to move, power and torque begin dropping off. This is why steam was ideal for trains......
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-24, 08:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 307
Posted By gugie

Bingo. Pinning is an old school (but still...

Bingo.

Pinning is an old school (but still used) method of keeping lugs, bottom brackets, and other bits in alignment during lugged frame construction. If it's in the way, cut, file, or Dremel it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-22-24, 08:01 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,581
Posted By Kontact

We did this all the time. We had test wires, and...

We did this all the time. We had test wires, and would hook up to a floor bike if test components are needed. But all of this takes time - and that is at shop rate. But we had the right test boxes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-24, 08:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 307
Posted By sloar

I’ve had the same problem when switching from...

I’ve had the same problem when switching from caged or loose bearing to a cartridge. Usually it’s the screw holding the plastic cable guide on the bottom of the shell. A dremel has worked every time.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-24, 07:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 120
Posted By cb400bill

They don't have dumps like this around here.

They don't have dumps like this around here.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-24, 07:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 307
Posted By Kontact

What lug was held in place by a pin on the bottom...

What lug was held in place by a pin on the bottom of the BB shell?
Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
09-22-24, 07:27 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 97
Posted By rhenry01

My initial thoughts on microShift 3X8 brifters

A couple days ago I swapped my Sora 3X8 shifters and Tiagra rear mech for microShift R8 3X8 shifters and Ultegra rear mech. I have gone on a couple rides and I have to say that the microShift...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-24, 07:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 120
Posted By randyjawa

The Garneau Story...

Sometimes I am amazed at what I find at the dump (Canadian word for Landfill Site). Well today amazed the poo poo out of me. But I must go back a week to help understand what made today's dump run so...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-22-24, 07:15 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 2,845
Posted By smd4

Getting off dead center could be a problem even...

Getting off dead center could be a problem even with two cylinders.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 152
Posted By PhilFo

Here's the frame after the better part of a day...

Here's the frame after the better part of a day of curing, after the first coat....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-22-24, 07:07 PM
Replies: 235
Views: 83,029
Posted By mrv

still single after all these weeks

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wandered off the road on my UNO
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-24, 06:55 PM
Replies: 5,733
Views: 141,675
Posted By LAJ

A gal from here is doing an SR600, which means...

A gal from here is doing an SR600, which means it's 600k, with 10,000 meters in climbing. She started in Central Park, and is riding all over hells half acre, which would include PA, NY and NJ. She...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-24, 06:38 PM
Replies: 22,528
Views: 3,592,543
Posted By rccardr

You clearly live in a lovely part of the country....

You clearly live in a lovely part of the country.
But you lost me at the ‘24mph pace’ part.
Age and reality hold me back, I guess.
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-22-24, 06:29 PM
Replies: 395
Views: 17,656
Posted By Ron Damon

Indeed. I've highlighted this a couple of times...

Indeed. I've highlighted this a couple of times before. Don't make the same mistake as others. 10kg unsteered on the head tube, natively and sans adapter, is a definite plus if you plan to schlep...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-24, 06:27 PM
Replies: 2,793
Views: 177,740
Posted By jamesdak

In the local ads, it's pretty but pricey in my...

In the local ads, it's pretty but pricey in my book.

1977 Schwinn Volare Pearlescent Orange $1000 :eek:https://classifieds.ksl.com/listing/76789337...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-24, 05:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 307
Posted By Manny66

Those Pins held the lugs and tubes together...

Those Pins held the lugs and tubes together during the Brazing process . Cutting them out will not cause any damage. I've used a Dremel to grind them off..
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-24, 05:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 152
Posted By PhilFo

1949 Rotrax "Shirley" track frame, slight resto and build-up

I've written a bit in a couple other threads about this 1949 Rotrax I came into owning and I figured I need to do a little recording of the process of bringing it back to life.

This actually...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-22-24, 05:37 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 4,644
Posted By LarrySellerz

The kit can make it more onerous to get on the...

The kit can make it more onerous to get on the bike
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-24, 05:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 274
Posted By sloar

Someone has to buy the ugly ones.

I’m a sucker for Treks, especially when they are local and great deals. I hate the paint, but full Ultegra 9 speed with functioning brifters that are not gummed up was hard to pass on. I’ve never had...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-22-24, 05:31 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,476
Posted By john m flores

It kind of reminds me of Harley-Davidson...

It kind of reminds me of Harley-Davidson motorcycles. They are known for raw, crude, air-cooled v-twin motors and any time they try something that isn't a raw, crude, air-cooled v-twin, their...
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