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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 08:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 33
Posted By shelbyfv

Why is this so hard? C&V Appraisals...

Why is this so hard? C&V Appraisals (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage-bicycles-whats-worth-appraisals/) :foo:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 08:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 300
Posted By RoadWearier

Yeah I've now blocked him. He likes to argue...

Yeah I've now blocked him. He likes to argue about everything and will never admit to being wrong and always has to have the last word. He must be so much fun at dinner parties. Feel free to PM me...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 07:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 33
Posted By bboy314

Try here: ...

Try here:
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage-bicycles-whats-worth-appraisals/

I’d take it over a NOS Schwinn Varsity any day. Price is ok if it’s in fantastic condition. Someone...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 07:45 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 300
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Don't let VeggieTales chafe ya. He's part of...

Don't let VeggieTales chafe ya.
He's part of the Mysery Brigade(TM) here on BF and is never EVER happy.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 07:05 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,074
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: 3,185,205
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: 13
Views: 133
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: 146
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: 13
Views: 133
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: 15
Views: 272
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: 25
Views: 1,074
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: Mountain Biking
05-30-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 198
Posted By Schwinnmointain

Thanks it’s actually a good bike for the money...

Thanks it’s actually a good bike for the money and a good bike to make some upgrades on
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 06:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 319
Posted By steelbikeguy

My 1976 Schwinn price list says $660 for a P13. ...

My 1976 Schwinn price list says $660 for a P13. No mention of the surcharge for the Campy sidepulls.
Four times that would be $2600 or so. That's not unreasonable, is it? Clearly, you've got to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 06:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,074
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: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 06:35 PM
Replies: 6,484
Views: 606,751
Posted By jaxgtr

Been a while since I've tried this one on Rouvy. ...

Been a while since I've tried this one on Rouvy. I been riding harder climbing routes this year, and I can really tell the difference on this type of routes where the avg incline is greater than 6...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-30-24, 06:31 PM
Replies: 3,625
Views: 1,011,357
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: 3,597
Views: 84,414
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: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 06:28 PM
Replies: 6,484
Views: 606,751
Posted By jaxgtr

Yea living in Florida, Lightning is a constant...

Yea living in Florida, Lightning is a constant riding partner in the summer months. I remember one day, it was about 6 pm and riding toward downtown the storm just blew up in about 15 mins and we...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 06:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,074
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: 451,152
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: 2,517
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: 146
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: 319
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: 136
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: 18
Views: 475
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: 97
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: 606,751
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: 84
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: 1,293
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: 3,597
Views: 84,414
Posted By genejockey

Oh, yeah. Obviously. /sarcasm

Oh, yeah. Obviously.

/sarcasm
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 04:34 PM
Replies: 3,597
Views: 84,414
Posted By Mojo31

But rigged though.

But rigged though.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 04:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 319
Posted By genejockey

I think this is right, but only if their...

I think this is right, but only if their existence is kept secret. As soon as everyone knows there's a warehouse full, nobody will pay a premium.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 04:18 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 395
Posted By indyfabz

+1. My commuter/tourer is a bar end in...

+1.

My commuter/tourer is a bar end in friction mode shifting, rim braking sexy beast.
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-30-24, 04:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,494
Posted By Rick_D

I have a TQ drive bike, not a Trek, and it's very...

I have a TQ drive bike, not a Trek, and it's very quiet much of the time. Never a grinding sound.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 04:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 319
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: 1,293
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: 47
Views: 1,185
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: 1,908
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: 953
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: 315
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: 315
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: 455
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: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 03:48 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 300
Posted By Trakhak

There's always the possibility of adding a name...

There's always the possibility of adding a name to your Ignore list.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 03:40 PM
Replies: 3,597
Views: 84,414
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: 190
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: 146
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: 3,597
Views: 84,414
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: 25
Views: 300
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: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 03:14 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 3,126
Posted By cweb99

Gloves are like condoms. Good protection yet...

Gloves are like condoms. Good protection yet without them it feels so good
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 03:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 212
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...
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