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Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
06-15-24, 07:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 38
Posted By curbtender

They do collect grime and it wouldn't hurt to...

They do collect grime and it wouldn't hurt to squirt spray lube in there. Any shifter that has some age will. Nice find.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-24, 06:19 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,832
Posted By jaxgtr

LOL... Yes, yes it was

LOL... Yes, yes it was
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 05:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 95
Posted By Bianchigirll

You coulc probaby use a helicoil on the crank

You coulc probaby use a helicoil on the crank
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 05:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 95
Posted By Wileyrat

That sucks, at least you have spares.

That sucks, at least you have spares.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-24, 05:31 PM
Replies: 6,585
Views: 624,046
Posted By Troul

100.9 miles. not looking forward to the high...

100.9 miles. not looking forward to the high humidity next week, but i just cant let a new part go unused!
Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
06-15-24, 05:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 38
Posted By curbtender

Probably gummed up housing on the brakes. Have...

Probably gummed up housing on the brakes. Have you serviced the cables lately?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 05:18 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 662
Posted By Bricycle

Some CIOCC detail pics

Comments on anything are appreciated. Wondering the year. I heard pelizzoli’s builds had the longer lug points. Also the championship decal is relevant I heard for dating. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 05:03 PM
Replies: 1,763
Views: 357,181
Posted By Mad Honk

Well folks, I promised to start cleaning up...

Well folks,
I promised to start cleaning up around here, and these were hanging around on my desk for at least three months. I have paired the holders with a couple of brake blocks from the Kool...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 04:54 PM
Replies: 21,919
Views: 3,234,451
Posted By jamesdak

Out on the Moser Leader Ax this morning. Still...

Out on the Moser Leader Ax this morning. Still trying to figure out what this one is about. Feels plenty fast and was certainly being held back by me. Still so much trouble with the knee. Moved...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-24, 04:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 93
Posted By cbbond

CurbTender: I have looked at seat post tube...

CurbTender:

I have looked at seat post tube area at least 100 times (correct spelling: Othon Ochsner
👀 I don't see any buckling, rippling, small waves in the seat post area or anything of that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 03:59 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 898
Posted By genejockey

Second shakedown. Gearing performed flawlessly,...

Second shakedown. Gearing performed flawlessly, brakes as well - no need to replace the 27 year old pads!. The wheels (that I built) worked great, with low enough resistance that I could hit 40 on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 03:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 72
Posted By robertj298

First Italian bike . Initial impressions

I was lucky enough to find this 1972 Legnano in almost new condition after a friend serviced it I couldn’t be more happy It rides as well if not better than any of my 80s Japanese bikes plus sit was...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-24, 03:53 PM
Replies: 4,663
Views: 116,756
Posted By genejockey

Second ride on the LeMond! It's a warm, sunny...

Second ride on the LeMond! It's a warm, sunny day here, so I decided to take a midday ride and avoid the afternoon winds. Well, I got the FIRST half rignt!

The groupset is working great! Shifts...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-24, 03:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 730
Posted By Maelochs

As has been said ... the only thing wrong with...

As has been said ... the only thing wrong with your foil is that it probably cannot handle wider wheels and tires .... which is pretty much not an issue if you find the bike comfortable enough as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 03:44 PM
Replies: 1,098
Views: 66,139
Posted By SoCaled

SR Mixte - $140 - Orange, CA ...

SR Mixte - $140 - Orange, CA
https://offerup.com/item/detail/98a4c049-40b4-3bf0-b9e9-e34914b25de4?cid=7.4
Looks to be wearing Shimano 600, can't tell what tubing?...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 03:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,504
Posted By Andy_K

I'm reviving this thread yet again because there...

I'm reviving this thread yet again because there really isn't much info on this available and this thread was the best I could find. It seemed like it would be worth sharing my experience.

I found...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-24, 03:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 730
Posted By 23109VC

It’s not that I don’t have the money to buy the...

It’s not that I don’t have the money to buy the bike. It’s that I don’t think I want the bike bad enough to spend the money.

I went to the local bike shop today and test a brand new SLR7 with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 03:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 141
Posted By Bianchigirll

robertj298 FWIW that RD was around for years,...

robertj298 FWIW that RD was around for years, most have a patent date, and works wll with 6, 7, and I believe 8spd provided you don't surpass it's Max tooth and Max Wrap limits. Friction or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 03:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 141
Posted By Bianchigirll

I didn't think outside the Derailleur. I didn't...

I didn't think outside the Derailleur.
I didn't think outside the derailleur
I idn't thin....
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-24, 03:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 92
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Pick based on frame color.

Pick based on frame color.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 141
Posted By steelbikeguy

that confused me too, but the suggestions that it...

that confused me too, but the suggestions that it is a computer magnet makes sense.

This is the magnet for my Cateye Mity computer....

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 03:14 PM
Replies: 1,098
Views: 66,139
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Raleigh Kodiak near Chico $200 ...

Raleigh Kodiak near Chico $200
https://images.craigslist.org/00K0K_dEpyoLqtUOj_0CI0t2_1200x900.jpg
https://chico.craigslist.org/bik/d/willows-raleigh-kodiak-touring-bike/7755157698.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 03:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 141
Posted By Fredo76

My guess would be a speedometer magnet, that...

My guess would be a speedometer magnet, that usually screws onto a spoke, but is loose, and attracted to the steel derailleur bolt.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 03:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 141
Posted By sd5782

I could be wrong, but that looks like a magnetic...

I could be wrong, but that looks like a magnetic wheel sensor that attaches to the spokes on a bike computer. I have one just like it that I recently repositioned while doing some maintenance.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 03:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 141
Posted By Mad Honk

It looks like a prototype for the eight speed RD...

It looks like a prototype for the eight speed RD that has the palls that break and can't be replaced. Or it could have a sensor magnet stuck to the attaching bolt, but that would be too obvious. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 02:59 PM
Replies: 477
Views: 89,339
Posted By base2

I encountered this attitude quite often. You get...

I encountered this attitude quite often. You get it for free, the customer expects you to sell it for free. Like, I didn't have expenses like feeding myself or rent or electricity.

All in, the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-24, 02:53 PM
Replies: 6,585
Views: 624,046
Posted By jaxgtr

First miles this week, work is killing me lately....

First miles this week, work is killing me lately. 21 miles in oppressive heat and humidity with a strong hot wind. It was miserable. Now I get to do some more work.....:crash:
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-24, 02:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 193
Posted By DangerousDanR

Agree with Sierra Rider that the decision should...

Agree with Sierra Rider that the decision should be based on econometrics. That's why I run Campagnolo. Oh, and the brakes really are that good.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-24, 02:47 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,832
Posted By jaxgtr

The Domane, and I think the Emonda and Madone do...

The Domane, and I think the Emonda and Madone do as well, come stock, however, I had a dropped chain and it jammed in between the inner ring and BB Shell on my Domane Gen 3, the catcher was so far...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-24, 02:41 PM
Replies: 4,663
Views: 116,756
Posted By rjones28

Even a blind squirrel finds an acorn once in a...

Even a blind squirrel finds an acorn once in a while.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 02:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 141
Posted By robertj298

Campy Nuevo Record derailleur Id

This came off of my 1972 Legnano bicycle. The bike was originally a 10 speed. Would this derailleur only work with a 5 speed freewheel?...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-24, 02:39 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 3,520
Posted By DangerousDanR

I've had 3 punctures in the past two weeks. I...

I've had 3 punctures in the past two weeks. I know I did, because I had sealant on the frame. I did have to add air. 28mm GP5000 on the rear (1) , 28mm Goodyear Eagle on the rear (2).

If you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-15-24, 02:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 521
Posted By Random11

Thanks to everyone who commented on this thread....

Thanks to everyone who commented on this thread. I adjusted the derailleur this morning and all it took was turning the barrel to tighten the shift cable (as many of you thought would be the case). I...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-24, 02:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 187
Posted By jaxgtr

Yea keep an eye on it. It might have just been...

Yea keep an eye on it. It might have just been bad bearings. I always had pretty good luck with Enduro bearings, so on the second round of bearings I put in a higher level, not ceramic or anything,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 02:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 424
Posted By Pompiere

I looked though several old catalogs and 1974...

I looked though several old catalogs and 1974 Sears Spring/Summer was the only place I found the 531 bike listed. Mine has Shimano fork ends and dropouts and the rims were Weinmann alloy. Back...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 02:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 82
Posted By juvela

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 02:14 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,974
Posted By nlerner

Tour complete! Yesterday’s conclusion was 64...

Tour complete! Yesterday’s conclusion was 64 miles from Cle Elum to North Bend, WA, pretty much all of it on the Ironhorse Trail, a gravel rail bed that features a 2-mile very dark and damp passage...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-24, 01:59 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 3,520
Posted By chaadster

Obviously you've exceeded the NFTM (no flat...

Obviously you've exceeded the NFTM (no flat threshold mileage) determined by the RFM method. I dunno if it's daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual, or lifetime mileage that's relevant-- I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 01:57 PM
Replies: 28,086
Views: 4,651,053
Posted By SirMike1983

Yours was the better buy, having the white tail...

Yours was the better buy, having the white tail and 5 speed with good bell crank. The first gen 5 speed hub is highly sought after. $150 for that other one also is pretty good. I paid $125 for my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-15-24, 01:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 196
Posted By shelbyfv

Try it and find out? No need to wonder. :foo:...

Try it and find out? No need to wonder. :foo: Report back.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-15-24, 01:48 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,136
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Oh FFS, it's in the TITLE people!!!!!!!! ...

Oh FFS, it's in the TITLE people!!!!!!!!

"Cable Housing End Crimper"

Cable housing
The HOUSING!!!
The part that goes AROUND the cable!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-15-24, 01:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 196
Posted By Aubergine

Um. The manufacturers did NOT in fact stick to...

Um. The manufacturers did NOT in fact stick to this design. Look at Trek, Spec, Giant, Merida, and try to find dual control levers.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 01:11 PM
Replies: 477
Views: 89,339
Posted By unworthy1

people, people...spelling matters. it's Romic...

people, people...spelling matters.
it's Romic (not ROMEC) and Ray G. (I won't even try with his Polish surname) was originally from Chicago where he raced but also worked for Schwinn, then for AMF,...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-24, 01:03 PM
Replies: 4,663
Views: 116,756
Posted By Trsnrtr

He’s so cute.

He’s so cute.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-15-24, 12:55 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 6,060
Posted By RChung

Zwift introduced some new roads on Wednesday, and...

Zwift introduced some new roads on Wednesday, and on Thursday I did the new segment up "The Grade." I think that's the first time I've ever ranked so highly on a climbing segment: I was in the top 10...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 12:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 786
Posted By Ditto1958

I read the article on choosing a touring bike. I...

I read the article on choosing a touring bike. I had to chuckle because in high school, about 1975, I got one of the early Treks. It was lighter, stronger, faster and just all around better than my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 12:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 82
Posted By unworthy1

Razeaa was another Zeus-associated brand that...

Razeaa was another Zeus-associated brand that eventually got absorbed into Orbea. They lasted at least into the 1980s, and here's a beauty with TSX tubing and cromovelato finish:...
Forum: Touring
06-15-24, 12:34 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,093
Posted By lex further

I have my Patagonia rain jacket for some years...

I have my Patagonia rain jacket for some years now. Still looks like new
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-15-24, 12:19 PM
Replies: 27,294
Views: 3,248,023
Posted By Samac

Rode to work, ten mile round trip. Cheers, ...

Rode to work, ten mile round trip.

Cheers,

Scott
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-15-24, 12:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 142
Posted By plumberroy

I'm maintenance at a level one Trauma center. In...

I'm maintenance at a level one Trauma center. In also 62 years old and have done construction and maintenance for 40 years. I many times said something about "give me a minute old age is catching...
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