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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 12:48 PM
Replies: 15,503
Views: 4,153,579
Posted By SoCaled

Update on this beater no one (Bike shop,...

Update on this beater no one (Bike shop, Goodwill, Neighbors, Bikeforum "pay it forward", Craigslist "Free") wanted, including me. Saved from my dump!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 12:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 104
Posted By Koyote

That's putting it mildly. They were clunky...

That's putting it mildly.

They were clunky boat anchors, even when new.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 12:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 148
Posted By nlerner

Xtra-lite compared to a tank, maybe.

Xtra-lite compared to a tank, maybe.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 12:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 104
Posted By shelbyfv

You need to upgrade your imaginary Schwinn to at...

You need to upgrade your imaginary Schwinn to at least a Super Sport. Folks don't like to actually pay for a Varsity. Is there something that frightens you about posting in C&V? They are nice...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 12:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 104
Posted By Koyote

What is the point of this question?

What is the point of this question?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 11:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 42
Posted By Aardwolf

Mafac Racer Toe-in

Afternoon Folks,
I've got some fine Mafac Racer brakes on my Holdsworth Cyclone, but they do have a slight issue - setting the toe-in properly.

Currently I've switched the pad arms around to even...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 861
Views: 48,370
Posted By jPrichard10

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1080x709/screenshot_20240530_104604_7c451e70de8ca4ae55b65a4f6b79acaf3e6ccff3.png

Really nice Trek 610 with 531 fork in Portland. That chestnut...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 11:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 274
Posted By Black wallnut

Strava has relaxed their standards on this. They...

Strava has relaxed their standards on this. They once again have downhill segment KOM. Each person needs to do an assessment of risk v reward. An increase in risk exposure also increases...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 11:34 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 634
Posted By veganbikes

As someone who has listened to punk music for a...

As someone who has listened to punk music for a large portion of their life please refrain from your inaccurate baseless claims! Punks don't do stupid things people who don't use their brains do...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-30-24, 11:31 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 14,016
Posted By mowens12

I see this post is from back in February so I'm...

I see this post is from back in February so I'm curious if you continued with the medication. I started Wegovy back in November and was up to 430lbs at the time. Having been an offensive lineman in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 11:29 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 4,476
Posted By Jughed

Under the qualifications of "slow" that I made in...

Under the qualifications of "slow" that I made in post #2.

I would be a slow puncheur/domestique. Better at short/intense efforts, but not all out sprinting. Better at short punchy climbs than...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 11:25 AM
Replies: 3,562
Views: 83,575
Posted By genejockey

Before he goes there, does he say to himself,...

Before he goes there, does he say to himself, "I'm not going to buy lunch there. Alpaca lunch."?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 11:24 AM
Replies: 3,562
Views: 83,575
Posted By genejockey

I've been dissatisfied with how the Big Circuit...

I've been dissatisfied with how the Big Circuit rolls on downhills. It seems to top out at a lower speed than my other bikes. I'm a big fan of free speed, so I like to get my hubs as free as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 11:23 AM
Replies: 861
Views: 48,370
Posted By SoCaled

Trek - $80 - Poway, CA ...

Trek - $80 - Poway, CA
www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1729085154587980/?
Ishiwata 022 tubing - Shimano 600
Edit: 1981 or 81.5 - Model 516? or 1978 or '79 model 536? seem to be models that...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 11:14 AM
Replies: 3,562
Views: 83,575
Posted By TMonk

nice one

nice one
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 11:13 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 634
Posted By indyfabz

^^No video link?^^ ...

^^No video link?^^

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/264x191/img_6154_f67718628de73e8a248667e15fa4f6f2009d795f.jpeg
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 11:08 AM
Replies: 3,562
Views: 83,575
Posted By indyfabz

Shear madness at the Funny Farm today. ...

Shear madness at the Funny Farm today.

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_6148_fa1fb3c8b7f8f59e7ed01dbfc68859346cac1903.jpeg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 11:05 AM
Replies: 861
Views: 48,370
Posted By SoCaled

Looks like 1981 -...

Looks like 1981 - https://www.ragandbone.ca/PDFs/Miyata%20Catalogue%20PDFs/1981%20Miyata%20Catalog.pdf
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 11:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 232
Posted By shuru421

Seems like I couldve been the one who sold this...

Seems like I couldve been the one who sold this awhileeeee back..
it was a nice bike. Tad large for me, believe its a 57(?) if I can recall correctly. Pics dont do it much justice, but I assured him...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-30-24, 10:58 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 281
Posted By genejockey

The whole vibe I'm going for in this build is...

The whole vibe I'm going for in this build is mid-90s, and centered on the 7410 Dura Ace groupset, so threadless is not in the cards. Also, it's a carbon fork with, I believe, a steel steerer and...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-30-24, 10:56 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 1,097
Posted By unterhausen

It seems to me that pedestrians are responsible...

It seems to me that pedestrians are responsible for their own safety on a mup. If a pedestrian was walking on the road and moved sideways because of a vehicle and got hit by another vehicle, it would...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-30-24, 10:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 71
Posted By Koyote

Clean the rotors with 91% isopropyl alcohol and...

Clean the rotors with 91% isopropyl alcohol and replace the pads. And don't ever again put lubricant on the brakes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 10:53 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 824
Posted By Caliwild

Agree 100%. Have purchased lots of stuff from...

Agree 100%. Have purchased lots of stuff from them. They're knowledgeable, patient, and good people. They do a lot of online sales. Saw that frame in person and it looks great! Was tempted...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 10:39 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 202
Posted By Ogsarg

Sure. You can't fix your electronic shifting on...

Sure. You can't fix your electronic shifting on the side of the road, just like you can't fix your electronic fuel injection or variable valve timing in your car. If it never breaks, it's irrelevant....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 10:30 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 202
Posted By tomato coupe

Technology might have changed ... since last week.

Technology might have changed ... since last week.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 10:27 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 2,950
Posted By tomato coupe

Yeah, that would look silly.

Yeah, that would look silly.
Forum: Touring
05-30-24, 10:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 360
Posted By CMAW

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1124/img_20240517_142339_01e2b3c99ac63073d0f96a33ef59b35290259620.jpg

Bardenas Reales, almost drowned there last week.:rolleyes:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 10:18 AM
Replies: 861
Views: 48,370
Posted By SDHawk

Pair of "Pristine" Miyata 710s - $250 each - San...

Pair of "Pristine" Miyata 710s - $250 each - San Diego
https://offerup.com/item/detail/869aa499-910e-3fe1-bd67-ca28ab83e978

They do seem to be like new, I have to admit. Early 80s?
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 202
Posted By Koyote

A thread on the relative merits of disc versus...

A thread on the relative merits of disc versus rim brakes, electronic versus mechanical shifting, and all that? Wow, we are really treading new ground!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 80
Posted By Robvolz

I wish I could have taken them to my Framebuilder...

I wish I could have taken them to my Framebuilder friend’s shop to compare angles.

It seems to my untrained eyes, the 71 has a more relaxed head tube angle, stretching the wheelbase out a little....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 958
Posted By TheBlackPumpkin

Yeah I've been running 25s for a long time and...

Yeah I've been running 25s for a long time and have started planning to size up. I didn't mean narrower as in under 30, just that i think I have sufficient tire clearance on the frame for what I want.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 10:07 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 202
Posted By veganbikes

I mean my electric shifting has generally been...

I mean my electric shifting has generally been set and forget same thing with hydraulic disc brakes. No cables to fray or get gummed up or replace. My Di2 system from 2015 still works today and aside...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 80
Posted By Robvolz

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/img_6140_d6f819a69f22c5073001931a4bc88a2b5114cb56.jpeg
From under. Note shorter lug on 71. Plus lil hole under the seat lug. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 09:54 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 202
Posted By rsbob

Here we go again! :deadhorse2:

Here we go again! :deadhorse2:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 09:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 229
Posted By chain_whipped

A few years back I spotted a Huffy actually...

A few years back I spotted a Huffy actually locked to a public bike rack. But the real humor was a top tube decal denoting 'cockroach'.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 09:52 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 634
Posted By veganbikes

I mean age limits are already kind of in the...

I mean age limits are already kind of in the materials for a lot of stuff already, they don't want younger kids on their products but in terms of actual restrictions via the government I really hope...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-30-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 313
Posted By RChung

I think one of the uses of power data is to...

I think one of the uses of power data is to figure out what you're good at, and what you need to work on. People say, "train your weakness, race your strength" but I used to choose my races to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 09:50 AM
Replies: 6,480
Views: 606,421
Posted By rsbob

Good for you, or we wouldn’t be typing. ...

Good for you, or we wouldn’t be typing.

Impending storms or being caught in a downpour can really shave times. I have ‘raced’ many. :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 09:45 AM
Replies: 861
Views: 48,370
Posted By SoCaled

There are stands with more soft/sensitive clamps....

There are stands with more soft/sensitive clamps. There are more stable stands. but . . . I like my simple Blackburn stand

No offense taken, by me, my Blackburn stands feelings are a little hurt....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-30-24, 09:41 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 281
Posted By FBinNY

Given that the ONLY issue the OP raised is...

Given that the ONLY issue the OP raised is fitting the crown race, this is a ton of work without solving anything.

While threadless headsets have their fans, and I'm not arguing against them,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 09:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 159
Posted By gna

Well, it can be. I did a few of things: I...

Well, it can be. I did a few of things:

I quit drinking alcohol
I quit drinking pop (soda for those not in MN)
I quit eating donuts, snacks, candy, etc. at work
I quit eating fast food
I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 202
Posted By Leisesturm

Friction shifting? Seriously? You meant index...

Friction shifting? Seriously? You meant index shifting, I hope.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 09:28 AM
Replies: 3,562
Views: 83,575
Posted By genejockey

Years ago, I mean like decades, I had a creak...

Years ago, I mean like decades, I had a creak somewhere in the saddle/seatpost/seat cluster area. My then-LBS guy put some heavy grease in the saddle clamp, and said that you often get a creak with...
Forum: Commuting
05-30-24, 09:17 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,221
Posted By Harhir

Interesting. We checked out the same train a few...

Interesting. We checked out the same train a few weeks ago for a potential ride from Dallas to Texarkana and we did not see any bike hooks in the cargo hold. The porter told us that the bike would...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-30-24, 09:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 227
Posted By Iride01

To convince everyone that you adjusted the...

To convince everyone that you adjusted the headset correctly, you'll need to make another video that shows the fork crown where it goes into the head tube and both upper and lower portion of the...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-30-24, 09:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 313
Posted By Hermes

Generally, riders can be divided into two groups....

Generally, riders can be divided into two groups. One that likes torque in their legs over time and the other that likes torque but in short bursts. I am a bursty rider. I suffer a lot on time...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 09:06 AM
Replies: 6,480
Views: 606,421
Posted By Sierra_rider

A few years back, I got caught out on a MTB ride...

A few years back, I got caught out on a MTB ride at 8-9k' up. It was a loop ride and I saw the clouds starting to build up, but I thought I could beat the thunderstorms. I was wrong...temps suddenly...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 09:02 AM
Replies: 3,562
Views: 83,575
Posted By t2p

^^^^ wolf in sheep’s clothing

^^^^

wolf in sheep’s clothing
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 08:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 229
Posted By AdventureManCO

It should not just be a sub-forum. In an ideal...

It should not just be a sub-forum. In an ideal world, we'd have www.huffyforums.net, with 'bikeforums' as a subforum of that forum:lol:


Or, you could just call it the 'Trash Bikes' sub-forum but...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 08:18 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 958
Posted By TheBlackPumpkin

As I said I've been to a professional fitter and...

As I said I've been to a professional fitter and know the bike will fit and part of the service is once I get a bike they will adjust it to spec. I haven't looked at the geo tables on what you linked...
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