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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-24, 09:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 106
Posted By IrishTaxi

This is very much what I'm looking for. I keep...

This is very much what I'm looking for. I keep reading that some people really like the ride quality. For me having fun with this all is the biggest part. I think that's part of the appeal of the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-26-24, 08:37 PM
Replies: 7,004
Views: 725,867
Posted By jaxgtr

So was riding Rouvy due to the storm and the wind...

So was riding Rouvy due to the storm and the wind started getting really nasty.... I was at 24 miles and 2500 ft when I lost power.... hoping it comes back on soon.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-24, 08:17 PM
Replies: 591
Views: 56,794
Posted By SurferRosa

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Waiting for Fremont's bascule bridge to close looking east...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-26-24, 08:13 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 4,339
Posted By Kontact

Re-read posts 1-10.

Re-read posts 1-10.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-24, 07:36 PM
Replies: 5,931
Views: 147,571
Posted By indyfabz

Nice. I toured Andalucia for 7 weeks BITD. Most...

Nice. I toured Andalucia for 7 weeks BITD. Most of the coast sucks. Really overbuilt even back then. The beauty of the territory lies in the interior. But don’t go in the summer. Incredibly hot...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-24, 07:28 PM
Replies: 5,931
Views: 147,571
Posted By rjones28

Moving Portia into her new digs. ...

Moving Portia into her new digs.

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Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-24, 07:15 PM
Replies: 5,931
Views: 147,571
Posted By jadmt

I am guessing it favored Dallas...

I am guessing it favored Dallas...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-26-24, 07:13 PM
Replies: 27,786
Views: 3,575,806
Posted By missinglink

I got out for a 14 mile ride this morning. It was...

I got out for a 14 mile ride this morning. It was actually the first time in a while that I've wanted to chance a ride.

Six days ago while at home, I had a bizarre experience in which I completely...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-24, 07:09 PM
Replies: 5,931
Views: 147,571
Posted By LAJ

Long stuff is a different ballgame. Good work.

Long stuff is a different ballgame. Good work.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-26-24, 06:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 466
Posted By t2p

I pour wine in the tubes of my alloy frames ...

I pour wine in the tubes of my alloy frames

the frame then gets better with age
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-26-24, 06:41 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 4,339
Posted By Kontact

His described saddle height method would put the...

His described saddle height method would put the saddle on the low side, and he has lowered it further.

It is not worthwhile to try and fix the fit of a new rider who has a questionable starting...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-24, 06:38 PM
Replies: 2,853
Views: 182,236
Posted By '02 nrs

$2200. washington,DC

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-26-24, 06:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 158
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

Two words: Zip Lock Bags (OK three words). Andy

Two words: Zip Lock Bags (OK three words). Andy
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-24, 06:25 PM
Replies: 2,853
Views: 182,236
Posted By SoCaled

Link assist -...

Link assist - www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/784866993482383/?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-24, 06:20 PM
Replies: 5,931
Views: 147,571
Posted By BTinNYC

The photo above is from a road along the cliffs....

The photo above is from a road along the cliffs. This first photo below is looking the opposite way from the abbey. A bit of guardrail is in the lower right. The roads in Catalunya are in excellent...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-24, 06:15 PM
Replies: 2,853
Views: 182,236
Posted By The_Joe

I don't know much about Claud Butler but if this...

I don't know much about Claud Butler but if this may be a good deal for someone in the WNY area...

https://www.facebook.com/share/xNyTHmg24QfdjAEU/?mibextid=kL3p88...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-24, 06:08 PM
Replies: 5,931
Views: 147,571
Posted By bampilot06

Scratched 150 miles off my bucket list today. ...

Scratched 150 miles off my bucket list today. First 100 I focused on keeping power consistent and a regular feed/ hydration schedule. Last 50 I pushed pretty hard.

Thought my knees and feet...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-26-24, 05:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 466
Posted By indyfabz

Thanks. I did 3 long tours between May of 1999...

Thanks. I did 3 long tours between May of 1999 and July of 2000, when I took a couple of years off from the working world. It was my first ever exposure to touring and camping. Got my old job back...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-26-24, 05:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 102
Posted By biker128pedal

I have a Bontrager chest strap i replaced. It...

I have a Bontrager chest strap i replaced. It would spike to 240 bpm throwing off my max heart rate for the Garmin's zone estimates.

Switched to a Garmin chest strap and it’s been stable and more...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-26-24, 05:47 PM
Replies: 27,786
Views: 3,575,806
Posted By spclark

Beautiful day for riding the Driftless. I took...

Beautiful day for riding the Driftless. I took advantage after lunch, got 18 miles in for longest ride since I started back into biking last year.
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-26-24, 05:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 287
Posted By greg3rd48

There is no rush and I would be interested! This...

There is no rush and I would be interested! This is a project I cannot initiate quite yet in any event.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-24, 05:35 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,004
Posted By sd5782

Mine were possibly going on a Trek 412 that I...

Mine were possibly going on a Trek 412 that I converted from 27” to 700. The 559 Tektros currently installed are near the minimum of reach adjustment, and I would think the 539s would be at max...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-24, 05:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 371
Posted By Oldairhead

Wow, a great post that brings things others have...

Wow, a great post that brings things others have out of the closet. It's always nice to see an unusual but significant glimpse of the past in the present day. Here is my 1948 Stallard which is still...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-26-24, 05:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,330
Posted By SurferRosa

​​​​​​Yeah, replaced. Your frame is more like...

​​​​​​Yeah, replaced. Your frame is more like '79-'81.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-24, 05:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 132
Posted By noglider

Aha, you just made me remember these early...

Aha, you just made me remember these early cassettes. Yup. You need two chainwhips. One is to hold the cassette and prevent it from ratcheting. The other is to unscrew the last cog off.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-24, 05:21 PM
Replies: 22,542
Views: 3,600,124
Posted By jamesdak

I wound up being out this morning for around 4...

I wound up being out this morning for around 4 hours. Today's ride was the wonderful Wayne Evans custom made bike I got from Bob Fourney. This bike gets lost in the shuffle a lot but in reality is...
Forum: Framebuilders
09-26-24, 05:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 78
Posted By unterhausen

If it was an easy fix, they would have done it...

If it was an easy fix, they would have done it themselves. I wouldn't buy it.
If Armageddon was looming and I had to make this bike work, there are braze-on collars. Many choices on this page:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-24, 05:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 400
Posted By Charles Wahl

Until it doesn't. And which Celeste is it,...

Until it doesn't.

And which Celeste is it, that it doesn't look like?
To paraphrase the venerable quotation about computer system standards: the great thing about Celeste is that there are so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-24, 04:40 PM
Replies: 15,633
Views: 4,400,106
Posted By Mad Honk

Ben, There is one hanging in my co-op with most...

Ben, There is one hanging in my co-op with most of the original components still attached. Needs wheels but I can build a set for ya if need be. Lemme know if you want it. Smiles, MH
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-24, 04:39 PM
Replies: 5,931
Views: 147,571
Posted By MoAlpha

Definitely one of the dumber bro diet fads out...

Definitely one of the dumber bro diet fads out there. Helps people lose weight though, ‘cause it’s hard to eat too much of that without some starch to soak up the grease.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-24, 04:38 PM
Replies: 22,542
Views: 3,600,124
Posted By zukahn1

Nice warm weather for Fall low 70's with clear...

Nice warm weather for Fall low 70's with clear skies here in Fairplay CO with the Aspens at peak color. Took a ride to Bear Creek road in Pike forest to get some Aspen pics. about 15 miles round...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-26-24, 04:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,187
Posted By jamesdak

Awesome! Glad to see it sold. Hard to do it...

Awesome! Glad to see it sold. Hard to do it seems with the current state of the market.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-24, 04:05 PM
Replies: 15,633
Views: 4,400,106
Posted By Korina

Looking forward to that post. :)

Looking forward to that post. :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-24, 04:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 400
Posted By bikingshearer

Live by Rule #5. Or don't.

Live by Rule #5. Or don't.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-24, 03:48 PM
Replies: 2,853
Views: 182,236
Posted By SoCaled

Trek 850 - $50 - LA, CA ...

Trek 850 - $50 - LA, CA
https://offerup.com/item/detail/4c8d07cf-ead2-30d4-be4d-654b6b322eac
...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-24, 03:44 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,699
Posted By curbtender

Built this for a friend to replace his 80's Trek....

Built this for a friend to replace his 80's Trek. He had never experienced carbon or sti....
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-24, 03:35 PM
Replies: 5,931
Views: 147,571
Posted By BTinNYC

Costa Brava mostly, then some classics on the...

Costa Brava mostly, then some classics on the French side of the Pyrenees. I really loved Spain and will go back, Ripolles and some more of the Costa Brava, I think.
A couple of examples below.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-26-24, 03:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 158
Posted By SurferRosa

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-26-24, 03:27 PM
Replies: 27,786
Views: 3,575,806
Posted By Jtmav

I did 16 miles on the local path before the...

I did 16 miles on the local path before the heavens opened up. Next up 20 miles as I rehab back to my pre surgery 25 +/- a few times a week. Felt good after the ride as well. Enjoy the weekend all.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-24, 03:10 PM
Replies: 15,633
Views: 4,400,106
Posted By Murray Missile

I'm already working on something like that but...

I'm already working on something like that but based on a set of very nice 26" wheels I acquired some years ago with rims too narrow to be comfortably used on a MTB and an 80's Raleigh 26" hybrid...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-26-24, 03:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 336
Posted By southpier

Update for Modern Bike Service

being the retro-grouch that i want to be, i appreciate things as they were back when.

Steve from Modern Bike called me this afternoon with the good news the part (stem) he helped me get correct on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-26-24, 02:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 154
Posted By maddog34

and, if you use a second nut on the adjuster, it...

and, if you use a second nut on the adjuster, it can be firmly pinched, in position, to the hanger.

and the housing is "held' in the hanger or adjuster by spring tension on the cable.. gravity has...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-26-24, 02:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 287
Posted By evwxxx

I have such a beast, frame and fork only. Paint...

I have such a beast, frame and fork only. Paint in rough shape but no dents, dings or bruises. Problem is I will not be in the vicinity of this item until around Nov 1, as I am on an extended trip...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-26-24, 02:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 79
Posted By Antifriction

Eliminating rattles and auto-dings from rotary bells

I like traditional rotary bells because you can modulate the signal in two ways - number of dings, by how far you push the lever, and volume, by how fast. Coming up on a mother walking behind a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-24, 02:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 264
Posted By gugie

3. ...

3.
https://youtu.be/1Q4qUCJ_OFw?si=KolbQTg_sJtRcf1N
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-26-24, 02:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 158
Posted By southpier

do you use zip ties?

do you use zip ties?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-26-24, 02:25 PM
Replies: 7,004
Views: 725,867
Posted By bampilot06

150 miles.

150 miles.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-24, 02:07 PM
Replies: 5,931
Views: 147,571
Posted By genejockey

I don't know how the SD area was, but the Bay...

I don't know how the SD area was, but the Bay Area used to have a LOT more commuting options BITD. The lower deck of the Bay Bridge was all streetcars and interurban rail. But also, on the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-26-24, 01:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 158
Posted By wheelreason

There is a palm reader who sits under a Ravens...

There is a palm reader who sits under a Ravens canopy in a used car dealer lot on one of our routes...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-26-24, 01:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 154
Posted By SoCaled

Someone did a workaround on yours, using the...

Someone did a workaround on yours, using the washer as a stop. There would usually be a "barrel adjuster" there. Some of the hangers are threaded, some not...
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