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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-24, 09:02 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 855
Posted By njkayaker

This is all sorts of weird. Not sure what...

This is all sorts of weird.

Not sure what you mean by "glance". You should be able to see other people by moving your eyeballs (and not your head). It's not likely anybody would notice your...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-17-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 311
Posted By TMonk

Ron Damon CrimsonEclipse please give it a rest....

Ron Damon CrimsonEclipse please give it a rest. TIA.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 63
Posted By bikemig

Likely more cost effective to buy a new old bike...

Likely more cost effective to buy a new old bike with a suspension fork and sell the old one.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-17-24, 08:49 AM
Replies: 1,112
Views: 434,475
Posted By hokiefyd

Very nice! How do you like the American Classic...

Very nice! How do you like the American Classic tires? I've looked at them several times on Amazon, but I haven't pulled the trigger...yet. What size are those on your 730?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-24, 08:38 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 855
Posted By wheelreason

It is (or should be) a natural response, if...

It is (or should be) a natural response, if meeting someone head on, or being unexpectedly passed, you want to be near the brake levers, or it's just a coinsidence you are misperceiving, or ping pong...
Forum: Northeast
06-17-24, 08:27 AM
Replies: 11,250
Views: 1,507,628
Posted By rholland1951

Time travellers, hurrah! rod

Time travellers, hurrah!

rod
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 08:22 AM
Replies: 28,091
Views: 4,653,380
Posted By Ged117

A strange request, but would someone be kind...

A strange request, but would someone be kind enough to measure the white tail on their Raleigh mudguard? How far up the curve does the white tail go? For future reference as I prep for paint.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-17-24, 08:18 AM
Replies: 27,300
Views: 3,250,999
Posted By Samac

Sixteen mile neighborhood ride. Tried to get out...

Sixteen mile neighborhood ride. Tried to get out a bit earlier to beat the heat. Highs are expected to be in the mid 90s through Saturday. Not cool.:)

Cheers,

Scott
Forum: Northeast
06-17-24, 07:57 AM
Replies: 11,250
Views: 1,507,628
Posted By EVlove

High time for a little contribution from me. I've...

High time for a little contribution from me. I've been out on the BFRT as usual, and mostly picking the Lotus of late, to celebrate the fact that the two of us just reached a combined age of 100...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 07:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 63
Posted By bboy314

Will it fit larger tires? I’d try that before...

Will it fit larger tires? I’d try that before replacing the fork if possible.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-24, 06:57 AM
Replies: 4,767
Views: 119,549
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Just woke up. All the RAAM riders have rolled...

Just woke up. All the RAAM riders have rolled through, at least I got to see one rider! If the route's the same next year I'm gonna have to bring a chair out to the sidewalk, maybe try to dig up a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-17-24, 06:54 AM
Replies: 5,468
Views: 887,676
Posted By ofajen

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Construction of the eastbound half of I-70 bridge over the Missouri River at...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 06:54 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,971
Posted By john m flores

If anyone's interested, I started a new thread in...

If anyone's interested, I started a new thread in the cyclocross/gravel section on the Walmart bike -...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-17-24, 06:50 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 46
Posted By john m flores

Ozark Trail G.1 Explorer: Walmart's $248 gravel bike

There's been a bit of Internet buzz about this Walmart bike so I thought that I've give it a try. I have a bicycle workstand and some mechanical skills, so the night before this ride, I gave the bike...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-17-24, 06:35 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 157
Posted By TmMc

First of all I want to say that I am a luddite –...

First of all I want to say that I am a luddite – I don’t trust the latest in technology. That said, have you or your builder looked at whether the smartphone control system is giving you problems?...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-24, 06:21 AM
Replies: 4,767
Views: 119,549
Posted By LAJ

mvnsnd! Good question. People stay awake at...

mvnsnd!

Good question. People stay awake at night thinking up new terms.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-17-24, 05:37 AM
Replies: 5,468
Views: 887,676
Posted By indyfabz

Lucy. ...

Lucy.

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Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-24, 05:14 AM
Replies: 4,767
Views: 119,549
Posted By mvnsnd

Why is it called a heat dome and not a Solar...

Why is it called a heat dome and not a Solar Vortex? :foo:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 04:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 149
Posted By jdawginsc

Extra insurance is cheap compared to stressing!...

Extra insurance is cheap compared to stressing! Should only be about $4-5 for an extra $200.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-24, 04:13 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 302
Posted By Shadco

How else are they going to attract NASCAR fans? ...

How else are they going to attract NASCAR fans?

.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-17-24, 03:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 223
Posted By smontanaro

I bought a NOS Regina America 1992 group from...

I bought a NOS Regina America 1992 group from Trina a few years ago. It's a "short" group, drivetrain only. As far as I could determine, Regina never made rebadged anybody's brakes. I installed it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 03:31 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 624
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

I remember that SEARS introduced the FREE SPIRIT ...

I remember that SEARS introduced the FREE SPIRIT trademarked name , ...FREE SPIRIT bikes in 1972. Ted Williams was getting sort of moldy, as a bicycle line's main brand name from a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-24, 03:10 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 302
Posted By diphthong

missed the email where pogacar joined...

missed the email where pogacar joined jumbo-visma. granted, consider myself as a casual follower of professional cycling.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-17-24, 02:19 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 311
Posted By Duragrouch

Not quite that heavy, but my folder is typically...

Not quite that heavy, but my folder is typically 55 lbs + perhaps 20 groceries + fat me, and I do 10% hills all the time, some short 15%.

If the Expressway is 20"/406, you can get lower gearing,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-17-24, 02:16 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 311
Posted By tomtomtom123

The SRAM dual drive had a wider gear range than...

The SRAM dual drive had a wider gear range than the sturmey archer.

I need at least 14-15 gear inches so 1X doesn't work for me. I have 2x with 24/44 chainrings which is 1.833 rear range and...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-17-24, 02:10 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 311
Posted By Leisesturm

I have a 2015ish Giant Expressway with a 53T x 11...

I have a 2015ish Giant Expressway with a 53T x 11 - 32 and I hate the 33" low gear and top gear if IRC is around 93" which isn't all that useful. I spend all my time in the bottom gear or the one...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-17-24, 01:20 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 311
Posted By Duragrouch

Sachs bike components was sold to SRAM (who was...

Sachs bike components was sold to SRAM (who was only shifters at the time), who continued the internal gear hubs for some years and then sold those designs to Sun Race I think.

I don't know of any...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 12:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,791
Posted By base

I've had my Grand Bois since 2007 and recently...

I've had my Grand Bois since 2007 and recently had it refurbished by the shop. Swapped cantis for brazed on centrepulls, custom racks front and rear with removable low riders. I've toured in quite a...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-24, 12:40 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 844
Posted By choddo

I think you bought the right bike (I say this as...

I think you bought the right bike (I say this as a carbon Di2 fan)

But you have to promise to sort out that stem / bar angle horror show.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 12:40 AM
Replies: 22,399
Views: 4,777,617
Posted By Nwvlvtnr

Huffy Windsprint $40

I found this one kind of funny:

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 12:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 146
Posted By MonsieurChrono

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

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1120x2000/img_20240616_121531_d38f3de2da53141620ecbb37fbe56405557e28b3.jpg...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-24, 12:16 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 844
Posted By Duragrouch

OP: That looks like a real corncob straight-block...

OP: That looks like a real corncob straight-block rear gearing. Whether it's freewheel or cassette, you should be able to fit much wider gearing there without needing to replace the hub, you should...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 11:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 254
Posted By Andy_K

I bought a set of these last year for my Smella...

I bought a set of these last year for my Smella build. The guy who sold them to me wasn't a bike guy and thought they were really cool (which they are in an odd sort of way). They came with an Eagle...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 11:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 254
Posted By zookster

As already mentioned, Shimano 333 shifters. My...

As already mentioned, Shimano 333 shifters. My 1972 Montgomery Ward 10-speed is equipped with a set of them.

...
Forum: Northeast
06-16-24, 10:38 PM
Replies: 11,250
Views: 1,507,628
Posted By rholland1951

Father's Day rolled around, and my son Sam, his...

Father's Day rolled around, and my son Sam, his wife Jess, and their daughter Ida invited me on a bike ride, so off I went. As I crossed the Arlington-Belmont line, I stopped to photograph my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 10:36 PM
Replies: 21,928
Views: 3,238,359
Posted By curbtender

In front of another classic... ...

In front of another classic...
https://landmarkssociety.com/landmarks/china-cabin/
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-16-24, 10:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 173
Posted By choddo

Is the small chainring on backwards?

Is the small chainring on backwards?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 10:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 137
Posted By bikingshearer

Welcome back to the open road. And nice Mercian.

Welcome back to the open road. And nice Mercian.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 10:18 PM
Replies: 756
Views: 54,486
Posted By Pompiere

I took a few things out and put a few things back...

I took a few things out and put a few things back in, so I will be sending the box out in the morning to daverup . Alas, there weren't any cable clips for my BOC On The Road Again challenge bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 09:37 PM
Replies: 21,928
Views: 3,238,359
Posted By ascherer

Mrs. ascherer joined me for her first ride of the...

Mrs. ascherer joined me for her first ride of the season, 20 miles on the Ashokan trail. Delightful ride. Here I am in my stealth-dork-gravel getup.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-16-24, 09:24 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,209
Posted By downtube42

In all fairness, OP suggested the Trek, called it...

In all fairness, OP suggested the Trek, called it reasonably priced, noted there was a dealer nearby, and asked why not. That'd be why so much Trek. We're just playing the role of enablers.

If'n...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-24, 09:23 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 855
Posted By Chuck M

I'll put my hands on whatever part of the bar I...

I'll put my hands on whatever part of the bar I damn well please.
Forum: Framebuilders
06-16-24, 09:23 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 359
Posted By AdventureManCO

I appreciate everyone's thoughts. I could be...

I appreciate everyone's thoughts. I could be completely wrong about everything, so I'm not discounting anyone's opinions, I appreciate them! The deed has been done, so no going back. It still would...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 09:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 149
Posted By Mad Honk

Kurt, My thoughts on this are the same as...

Kurt,
My thoughts on this are the same as before, a general good will offering to our members in helping them to preserve the vintage bikes we all love. Thanks for setting this up for me. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 09:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 149
Posted By AdventureManCO

When this gets a Huffy/Ashtabula-sized BB shell...

When this gets a Huffy/Ashtabula-sized BB shell facing tool thrown in, I'll be first in line!!!:D:D:D


On the actual side of reality, very cool of you both to put this together. I still may need...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 09:04 PM
Replies: 21,928
Views: 3,238,359
Posted By thinktubes

Finally getting out more - April/May was lousy...

Finally getting out more - April/May was lousy with work issues and some kind of bug. Rode 53 miles up to Lake Forest. Got out early, but thanks to the “heat dome”, it was 89 degrees by the time I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 08:58 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 4,781
Posted By RustyPeugeot

I am definitely enjoying the bike. Pretty...

I am definitely enjoying the bike. Pretty amazing that it is 50 years old. I do need to look into getting the rear wheel to not wobble and replacing some brake pads eventually.

My main goal is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 08:54 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 682
Posted By cyclic_eric

But we are so fortunate to have these geniuses...

But we are so fortunate to have these geniuses among us mere mortals.
That was a beautiful orange Colnago Super you had, I hope the new owner enjoys many miles.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 08:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 149
Posted By cudak888

The Classic & Vintage Pass Around Bottom Bracket Thread Chaser (Feat: Mad Honk)

On behalf of our Blessed Saint O' Crap Boxes - a.k.a. Dave, alias Mad Honk (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/mad-honk-498403.html) - and in the spirit of the C&V Pass Around Cotter Press...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-24, 08:38 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 855
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

Too bad that threads of this sort attract so much...

Too bad that threads of this sort attract so much foolishness. There's nothing complicated here, just a newbie who wants to know what to do with his hands and doesn't have cycling friends to ride...
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