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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 10:14 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 836
Posted By zandoval

Bravo!Here is my UNIVEGA frame. The rest of the...

Bravo!Here is my UNIVEGA frame. The rest of the bike is out of the parts bin and scavenged from other sources. Its more of a Ravel bike then a Gravel bike. Its my most comfortable ride and has...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-24, 10:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 131
Posted By 13ollocks

If some of these were never in the running, as a...

If some of these were never in the running, as a result of either availability or price, why are you cluttering up the list with them? :foo:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 09:55 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 12,135
Posted By Manny66

Russ, Bill and a few others met up with us at the...

Russ, Bill and a few others met up with us at the Embarcadero Landing ..
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1136/img_4188_f5ece6e9e3c8f50d3302e722e4220b5023a964ad.jpg...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 68
Posted By howaboutme

But OP states this is a public road that happens...

But OP states this is a public road that happens to bisect the course. Think Bethpage Black, for the golfers.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 09:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 68
Posted By Koyote

These questions are contradictory: if YOU have...

These questions are contradictory: if YOU have the right-of-way, then there is no need to "get the cart moving along." Just roll on through.

My opinion: you're making something out of nothing. If...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 09:33 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,831
Posted By Aubergine

I was glad to help! It's always good to find a...

I was glad to help! It's always good to find a use for old parts that no longer have a place on your own bikes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 16
Posted By SpeedofLite

Road Test/Bike Review (1994) Mountain Bike Buyers' Guide

Bicycling magazine's 1994 Buyers' Guide was published over over three issues -- March (mountain bikes), April (road, hybrid, tandem, track, recumbent), and May (custom frames). This post contains...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,831
Posted By markk900

Loving the detailed photos. And also great to...

Loving the detailed photos. And also great to hear Aubergine was able to come to the rescue....I was considering sending you one of my spare axles too but my experience with shipping from Canada is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 09:20 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,831
Posted By cooperryder

Good progress. Looking good! I need to get...

Good progress. Looking good!

I need to get me a parts washer.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 09:19 AM
Replies: 28,066
Views: 4,642,294
Posted By 52telecaster

I haven't been on in a while but reading this...

I haven't been on in a while but reading this thread is the best. Done a small amount of commuting. When I don't need to tow a trailer the aw hub is a common mode for me. Also my girlfriend and I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-10-24, 09:12 AM
Replies: 5,454
Views: 884,036
Posted By gthomson

There's something serene about farmland images...

There's something serene about farmland images and you have the perfect bike for it. Hoping it wasn't too windy.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-10-24, 09:11 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 880
Posted By nomadmax

My answer is; "It depends". At low speeds,...

My answer is; "It depends".

At low speeds, climbing for instance, the steering on a long trail bike is MORE twitchy because of wheel flop. As speed increases, the front wheel wants to go straight...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-24, 09:06 AM
Replies: 4,295
Views: 107,765
Posted By genejockey

"The sea was angry that day, my friends, like an...

"The sea was angry that day, my friends, like an old man sending back soup at a deli."
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 08:51 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,412
Posted By base2

Every year at the Seattle to Portland double...

Every year at the Seattle to Portland double century ride there is a small contingent of flip-flop beach cruiser dudes that are out to troll the roadie's. It's a funny gimmick. The whole point is for...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-10-24, 08:46 AM
Replies: 5,454
Views: 884,036
Posted By t2p

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Mid-Atlantic
06-10-24, 08:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 71
Posted By mobilemail

It's fun to see how "Tour de Donut" has become a...

It's fun to see how "Tour de Donut" has become a sort of cultural phenomenon from it's humble beginnings in Staunton IL in 1988. https://www.tourdedonut.org/ This ride still runs annually, thanks...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-10-24, 08:40 AM
Replies: 5,454
Views: 884,036
Posted By t2p

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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saw a number of horse drawn buggies - but highlight of the ride - tractor...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 08:33 AM
Replies: 385
Views: 23,012
Posted By Mr. Spadoni

The Honknalgo is on the road again! While the...

The Honknalgo is on the road again!
While the build has done nothing to reduce the number of bikes under my roof, it has allowed me to finally use components that have been languishing.
Included in...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-10-24, 08:26 AM
Replies: 5,454
Views: 884,036
Posted By t2p

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

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bike looking relatively good … rider … not so much
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-10-24, 08:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 175
Posted By fooferdoggie

I have been using tubeless tires and two of them...

I have been using tubeless tires and two of them I used I posted. but they are lightweight tires and get punctures easily. The teravail rampart tire is good maybe use the durable version next as I am...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-10-24, 08:10 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 880
Posted By t2p

as a long time motorcycle rider - much more than...

as a long time motorcycle rider - much more than bicycle - i typically looked / preferred bicycles with higher trail numbers

most of my motorcycle / bicycle riding friends shared similar...
Forum: Touring
06-10-24, 08:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 82
Posted By pdlamb

I tried some narrower Ribmos, 700Cx28 or 32. ...

I tried some narrower Ribmos, 700Cx28 or 32. Cool name, tannish sidewalls. Unremarkable for wear or traction, IME. That triangular shape you noted was a little wonky for the first few hundred...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-24, 07:44 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,156
Posted By john m flores

https://youtube.com/shorts/bui9Z1vrWv0?si=Toq1WDHd...

https://youtube.com/shorts/bui9Z1vrWv0?si=Toq1WDHdFFBLvQXM
Forum: Touring
06-10-24, 07:34 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 71
Posted By indyfabz

From what one can see of Google Maps satellite...

From what one can see of Google Maps satellite view, the old road appears to be paved for at least much of the way.

E.g.:
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-24, 07:24 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 263
Posted By curbtender

https://youtu.be/JbgsJRt-h1A?si=MgF9ubyiJ1e7tqnY

https://youtu.be/JbgsJRt-h1A?si=MgF9ubyiJ1e7tqnY
Forum: Touring
06-10-24, 07:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 82
Posted By cyccommute

Ribo-Mo have a very triangular profile. Always...

Ribo-Mo have a very triangular profile. Always have. I’ve used them on a few bikes and never really noticed any difference.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-10-24, 07:03 AM
Replies: 27,264
Views: 3,237,235
Posted By andrewclaus

Cycled 22 miles yesterday to downtown Denver...

Cycled 22 miles yesterday to downtown Denver (Confluence Park) with an old friend visiting from Las Vegas. Perfect weather. We stayed off the MUPs because they're a zoo on the weekends. Two parallel...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 07:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 166
Posted By easyupbug

That is a beauty other than the fat stem and...

That is a beauty other than the fat stem and while it eats the back of your post the grub screw is a savior from ham fisted mechanics and the old Al clamp. The Al polishes up nicely and with lots of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-24, 06:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 97
Posted By ScottCommutes

I would get a $1 wire brush on a toothbrush...

I would get a $1 wire brush on a toothbrush handle and brush down the spots, then apply auto touch up paint in a similar color. Tapping the hole as suggested is never a bad idea.

The suggestion of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-24, 06:52 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 263
Posted By andrewclaus

The old shifter is repairable. If the spring is...

The old shifter is repairable. If the spring is not broken, it has not lost its tension. Get a dental pick and work that pawl for a few minutes. Put a drop of penetrating oil (not WD-40) right onto...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-24, 06:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 97
Posted By Kontact

Get a $3 can of Barkeeper's friend, and apply it...

Get a $3 can of Barkeeper's friend, and apply it with a wet sponge. The oxalic acid will eat the surface rust without affecting the paint. Neutralize when done.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-24, 06:42 AM
Replies: 4,295
Views: 107,765
Posted By MoAlpha

I hold mine in a gas flame for about 20 seconds...

I hold mine in a gas flame for about 20 seconds or until any smoke decreases. Works every time.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 06:28 AM
Replies: 385
Views: 23,012
Posted By Trav1s

This one will be heading out next weekend! My...

This one will be heading out next weekend! My coworker stopped in yesterday and tried out several bikes and she decided on this one. I'm ordering a kickstand, new grips, and different tires for it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 06:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 247
Posted By OpenRoad33

That’s a good idea. Thank you everyone for the...

That’s a good idea. Thank you everyone for the feedback.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 06:09 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 227
Posted By tiger1964

So, I presume that chainring is only used in 1x...

So, I presume that chainring is only used in 1x applications?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 06:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 166
Posted By cb400bill

Over the years I've had a couple of BioPace...

Over the years I've had a couple of BioPace equipped bikes. I know that some love it and some hate it. I'm ambivalent about it. However, I really like the way the rings on this one look.




Me...
Forum: Texas
06-10-24, 06:05 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 312
Posted By joesch

RE: I know there is the Trinity Trail. From the...

RE: I know there is the Trinity Trail. From the trailhead by Bike Mart to downtown and back is around 15 miles-right?

Yes and I usually go from Martin House to the end of the trail passing Bike...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-10-24, 05:58 AM
Replies: 213
Views: 76,523
Posted By joesch

Always a joy to Single Speed Surly especially...

Always a joy to Single Speed Surly especially with the Campy pista crank and paul / dt swiss wheels...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 05:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 166
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

You need to take that 600 Tri-Color crankset back...

You need to take that 600 Tri-Color crankset back to original biopace. Just sayin' and I know a guy who can help you out with that challenge! :innocent: ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-24, 05:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 97
Posted By wheelreason

Get as much of the rust off without exposing more...

Get as much of the rust off without exposing more bare metal if possible, then get some rust converter, you can apply some to the threads and then run a tap through if, then lube and blue loctite the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 05:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 621
Posted By randyjawa

Now that makes a lot of sense. Having always...

Now that makes a lot of sense. Having always owned a half ton pickup, I never had to worry about the advantage for easy front wheel removal, to facilitate transportation. The older I gets, the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 05:16 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 836
Posted By bikemig

I have a whole thread here on that issue (which...

I have a whole thread here on that issue (which you contributed to): https://m.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=1172058&styleid=8

One would obviously have to do a quantitative study to answer the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 04:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 166
Posted By plonz

She’s a clean one for sure. Tri-color group a...

She’s a clean one for sure. Tri-color group a great match. Nice to see the Western Michigan C&V stables growing!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 04:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 621
Posted By Trakhak

Nutted front and rear for base models; QR for...

Nutted front and rear for base models; QR for upper models; QR front for those in between. Reasoning: easy removal of front wheel for car transport in back seat or trunk.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 04:06 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 18,754
Posted By JaccoW

My 1992 Koga-Miyata 'Graveller'...

My 1992 Koga-Miyata 'Graveller' (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1215974-1993-koga-miyata-world-traveller-project-66cm-frame.html) in full touring outfit.

http://i.imgur.com/6P277q4.jpg...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-24, 03:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 197
Posted By Jeff Wills

None whatsoever. Drinking unsullied coffee keeps...

None whatsoever. Drinking unsullied coffee keeps me from drinking too much.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-24, 03:44 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 221
Posted By choddo

Yes I’m less likely to bail on a big effort...

Yes

I’m less likely to bail on a big effort if someone will witness my cowardice
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-24, 03:22 AM
Replies: 4,295
Views: 107,765
Posted By datlas

A smidge over 7K. No big climbs, but lots of...

A smidge over 7K. No big climbs, but lots of rollers.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 03:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 166
Posted By Mackers

Ghostery's AI came up with this; still a bit...

Ghostery's AI came up with this; still a bit light on actual data but so far beggars can't be choosers :)

Sytu 656 Mannesmann

Sytu 656 Mannesmann is a type of steel tubing used in bicycle...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 02:22 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,096
Posted By Trakhak

That might be the source of your discomfort. Look...

That might be the source of your discomfort. Look at videos of pro road racers. There's a substantial bend in their knees with the pedal bottomed out. If your hips rock at all while pedaling, drop...
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