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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 05:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 121
Posted By alcjphil

Light weight isn't important if the rack is so...

Light weight isn't important if the rack is so short that your heels are hitting your bags with every pedal stroke
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-24, 05:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 199
Posted By indyfabz

Actually, you wrote “finally decided.” ”Oh,...

Actually, you wrote “finally decided.”

”Oh, what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive,”—Sir Walter Scott
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 04:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 390
Posted By dddd

For those who found that the Allvit didn't have...

For those who found that the Allvit didn't have enough chromed bumper steel for their purposes, there was an index-era Sugino Vic all-steel rear derailer that combined the extended steel knuckle with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-24, 04:49 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 3,300
Posted By veganbikes

You can also just use the Stan's bottle which has...

You can also just use the Stan's bottle which has a tip that fits in quite nicely. No need for a special tool (which is really just syringe and some plastic tubing). All of my tubeless set ups minus...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 04:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 137
Posted By jemaleddin

It currently has 172.5mm cranks, and my other...

It currently has 172.5mm cranks, and my other bikes are 170 and 175. None seem all that different to me, but I'm probably going to look to go to 170 if I can on this bike.

I can't find a Profile...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-24, 04:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 61
Posted By Eric F

That's intentional. It's the CF material itself.

That's intentional. It's the CF material itself.
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-21-24, 04:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 36
Posted By veganbikes

Mid-Drives are the way to go. They are more...

Mid-Drives are the way to go. They are more efficient and also keep the weight centered and low which is what you want with heavy weight. Hub drives are lower cost and an older school solution that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-24, 04:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 199
Posted By veganbikes

So you have a thread about the tires you had at...

So you have a thread about the tires you had at least one other thread on? I am confused?

If you want to ride those tires fine go for it but they are not the sort of tires you would want on a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-24, 04:20 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 3,300
Posted By sean.hwy

I bought two wheel sets from lightbicycle. The...

I bought two wheel sets from lightbicycle. The first for road no holes and I think it's great. Been several year now. I don't know how much of pain it is going to replace a broken spoke though. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 04:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 390
Posted By Velo Mule

I too appriciated the Allvit in it's time. I had...

I too appriciated the Allvit in it's time. I had one on my bike boom Asta and it worked perfectly well. I was heavier than the Simplex that were supplied on the Peugeot's at the time, it shifted...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-24, 04:12 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 3,300
Posted By veganbikes

Here is a minion for Big Tubeless at it again: ...

Here is a minion for Big Tubeless at it again:

Here are the facts:
Every time using a tube is mentioned we are jumped on and viciously and violently attacked for daring to even mention using an...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-24, 04:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 199
Posted By indyfabz

Personally, I’m sick of tubeless maintenance. ...

Personally, I’m sick of tubeless maintenance.

That aside, why do you ask if you’ve already decided? Report the results. Make sure you include photos.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 03:58 PM
Replies: 8,053
Views: 1,009,266
Posted By Mr. 66

Master 66 shows off his first bar wrappings ...

Master 66 shows off his first bar wrappings
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_9894_11e8407c38d1ac74e9989705b5498f3851920177.jpeg
he did ok.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-24, 03:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 61
Posted By Sy Reene

Smudges.. kinda look like this? ...

Smudges.. kinda look like this?

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1251x674/centaurcrank_b335a32d65b327ee6e54a02b271583711689d2fd.jpg
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-24, 03:53 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 10,235
Posted By almico8

The shifters PLP is talking about were remakes of...

The shifters PLP is talking about were remakes of the old Suntour micro ratcheting shifters. The tooling to make them was destroyed years ago. Grant Peterson had the tooling recreated at great...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-21-24, 03:53 PM
Replies: 27,325
Views: 3,262,539
Posted By missinglink

Rode 13.3 miles this morning. One of the more...

Rode 13.3 miles this morning. One of the more pleasant rides I've had in a while weather wise.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 03:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 35
Posted By juvela

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​​​​​​https://velo-pages.com/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=72451&g2_serialNumber=4

manufacturer terms set "Sport" rather than "Gran Sport"

length of spindle required shall...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-21-24, 03:49 PM
Replies: 27,325
Views: 3,262,539
Posted By Doohickie

Here's a recent ride. ...

Here's a recent ride.
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/445x286/image_60c981a775a286ed608053f03becd8da2f248f31.png
From the start at the green dot, we traveled counterclockwise...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-24, 03:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 61
Posted By maddog34

the smudges are most likely scuffing into the...

the smudges are most likely scuffing into the clear coat.. try a bit of Mirror Glaze clear plastic polish, or fine rubbing compound.polish.

if the cranks were ever exposed to water, then frozen......
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-21-24, 03:26 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,597
Posted By vol

Another interview here:...

Another interview here: https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/north-texas-survivor-run-over-in-viral-video-angry-about-suspected-drunk-drivers-actions/
He has prostate cancer.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-24, 03:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 61
Posted By Eric F

CF bike parts will not melt into a plastic puddle...

CF bike parts will not melt into a plastic puddle from getting wiped off with a mild solvent. If you're tense about it, maybe try something like Simple Green. The next step would be something like...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 03:18 PM
Replies: 1,196
Views: 72,393
Posted By SoCaled

High Sierra frame (Tall) - $65 - Costa Mesa, CA ...

High Sierra frame (Tall) - $65 - Costa Mesa, CA
https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/bik/d/costa-mesa-1985-schwinn-high-sierra/7758238728.html
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 390
Posted By tcs

The Allvit debuted in the late 1950's, the days...

The Allvit debuted in the late 1950's, the days when American adolescents rode balloon tire single speeds and American adults didn't ride bikes at all, and lasted up to the early index days. I've...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 03:15 PM
Replies: 21,950
Views: 3,252,453
Posted By 1989Pre

A very pleasant fifty-miler to Greene and back...

A very pleasant fifty-miler to Greene and back through Lewiston. Partly cloudy, mid-70's. I like how the tall gears on this bike (47.26 gear inches) force the blood into my hips. (Some of you have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 03:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 51
Posted By bikemig

Maybe we should have a sticky with uploaded...

Maybe we should have a sticky with uploaded brochures.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 02:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 352
Posted By AdventureManCO

Good on ya! Now just get some ankle guards!

Good on ya! Now just get some ankle guards!
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-21-24, 02:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 194
Posted By Juan el Boricua

[QUOTE=Duragrouch;23272989]In recent decades, the...

[QUOTE=Duragrouch;23272989]In recent decades, the frame style doesn't matter, as all good mechanics grab the seatpost, not the frame, the frame tubes have gotten mighty thin, whereas on most...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 02:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 51
Posted By Schreck83

SunTour Cyclone 1st generation brochure

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1440x2000/cyclone_gen_1_cover_92275286718f35ba81f48234714a6d180546a00f.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 02:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 102
Posted By squirtdad

I have in the back of my head that if/when I...

I have in the back of my head that if/when I can't swing a leg over my bike a custom mixte would fix that issue hopefully not for 20 years or so
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 02:20 PM
Replies: 629
Views: 160,267
Posted By Caliwild

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1325/davidson_1_0601ae212b8cf31b9a76b863c1939fbbb7956318.jpg
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-24, 02:11 PM
Replies: 5,048
Views: 128,321
Posted By datlas

Speaking of songs, Hannah is in a band and they...

Speaking of songs, Hannah is in a band and they just dropped their first album!

https://open.spotify.com/album/0SPPtrStFnx5RhZQcz0C0A?si=wPEAPmUAT9WTANAMZSHUHQ
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-24, 02:10 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 3,300
Posted By Eric F

I ride with $2k tubeless wheels and high-end...

I ride with $2k tubeless wheels and high-end tires. I've also had roadside issues with them, but still believe that tubeless the right choice for me. I'm not sure what you're getting at.

My...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-24, 02:02 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 4,012
Posted By shelbyfv

Great looking bike! I love that they are going...

Great looking bike! I love that they are going back to solid colors, very classy.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-24, 02:01 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 575
Posted By Maelochs

One thing ... .if you are using an ice sock, back...

One thing ... .if you are using an ice sock, back of the neck. Water bottle, I recommend over the head (particularly with a helmet. You r back is so large (area-wise and relative to other parts of...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-24, 01:57 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 4,012
Posted By Steve B.

It is a beautiful looking bike. It was on my...

It is a beautiful looking bike. It was on my list, Specialized had them on sale back in March but they ran out of white in my size and couldn’t source it locally. I ended up on an Emonda, which I...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-24, 01:53 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 4,012
Posted By Caliwild

Here she is with the upgrades (minus the...

Here she is with the upgrades (minus the handlebars, which I haven't received yet). Not sure if it's the new bike placebo effect, but the ride sure is sublime. Has me considering giving up a couple...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-24, 01:46 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 3,300
Posted By alcjphil

How about "you're going to break your neck"?...

How about "you're going to break your neck"? Yikes! I already did that twice
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 01:45 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,108
Posted By Andy_K

That was fixed in 2016. ...

That was fixed in 2016.

https://hypebeast.com/2018/12/mozart-sold-the-most-cds-in-2016
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-24, 01:41 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 575
Posted By shelbyfv

Today was my hottest ride of the year, 91` when I...

Today was my hottest ride of the year, 91` when I checked about 2/3 into it. I watched my HR carefully and noticed that it was running about 10 BPM higher during the last half of the ride. Also,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 01:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 152
Posted By juvela

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imagini -

​​​​​​https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/580x435/80-kimberleybadge_6c3e2261147d39cf591fb3227c67523134d90675.jpg...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-24, 01:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 434
Posted By Psimet2001

Honestly it really doesn't matter. With that low...

Honestly it really doesn't matter. With that low of a flat count when on tubes for you now then why switch.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 01:11 PM
Replies: 629
Views: 160,267
Posted By PromptCritical

Thanks! It’s a ‘69 GTV 1750 that I bought in...

Thanks! It’s a ‘69 GTV 1750 that I bought in 1985. It’s now fully restored. Super fun to drive and I’ll never get a spectacular ticket like I could with an M3 or such!
Forum: Framebuilders
06-21-24, 01:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 54
Posted By unterhausen

Seems unlikely to me, but John Thompson would...

Seems unlikely to me, but John Thompson would probably know.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-21-24, 01:00 PM
Replies: 27,325
Views: 3,262,539
Posted By Wildwood

Always thankful to post this thread

Rode about 18 miles yesterday before hitting a sharp piece of metal and destroying a tire&tube. Pics before the flat.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 489
Posted By indyfabz

I wouldn’t. I’m allergic to watermelon.

I wouldn’t. I’m allergic to watermelon.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-24, 12:49 PM
Replies: 5,048
Views: 128,321
Posted By BillyD

It's actually incredible how little time it takes...

It's actually incredible how little time it takes them to become almost full sized. These birds hatched in April and reached this size in a mere 2 months. If I hadn't been there at least twice a...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-24, 12:48 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 575
Posted By McFlyRides

The heat does slow you down, with the added...

The heat does slow you down, with the added demands on the circulatory system. I seem to tolerate the heat fairly well, but I can feel it in the hotter summer races that my limiter is not oxygen,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-24, 12:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 112
Posted By Iride01

The pizza rack is rated for 35 lbs of load. That...

The pizza rack is rated for 35 lbs of load. That is below the 55 lbs load that you say the rating of the eyelets on the fork are.

35 pounds of pizza is a lot of pizza. So I'm not certain what you...
Forum: Touring
06-21-24, 12:40 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 669
Posted By Tourist in MSN

Interesting. Years ago I lost my wallet in...

Interesting.

Years ago I lost my wallet in an airport. Fortunately, after going thru TSA screening, my drivers license was in my shirt pocket, had not yet put it back into the wallet. Thus, I had...
Forum: BMX
06-21-24, 12:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 808
Posted By tds101

I was 55 last year when I got my first BMX...

I was 55 last year when I got my first BMX cruiser... Hurley Hydrous 27.5. It's decent, but definitely low end compared to some of the bikes you guys have. I just have it for riding around the...
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