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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 02:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,430
Posted By PeteHski

Noted thanks. They will go well with wooden...

Noted thanks. They will go well with wooden wheels.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-24-24, 02:32 PM
Replies: 17,879
Views: 1,520,056
Posted By TMonk

OK. As long as you are ready to hear me suggest...

OK. As long as you are ready to hear me suggest it each time you complain about poor experiences on the trainer :). Good luck on the workout room! That's essentially what I did to the top of my...
Forum: Southern California
05-24-24, 02:27 PM
Replies: 2,932
Views: 381,731
Posted By malcala622

I'm fighting off the butt end of the flu and...

I'm fighting off the butt end of the flu and respiratory infection so I stole my wife's electric bike to get to work.

On the SGRT I noticed some smoke in the distance and figured it was a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 02:24 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,178
Posted By seagrade

There’s always an exception to prove the rule,...

There’s always an exception to prove the rule, but while I was stopped for coffee last weekend a 20-something chap complimented my Ron Cooper before modestly stating he had a 1952 A S Gillott among...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 02:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 243
Posted By Average Old Guy

Thank you. I Googled the ISM saddle, picked one...

Thank you. I Googled the ISM saddle, picked one up, put ten miles on it today and it seems as though this is what I'm looking for. Carried my wrench with me, made a minor adjustment at five miles,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-24, 02:07 PM
Replies: 3,179
Views: 73,175
Posted By BillyD

Yes give him a message for me, like any New York...

Yes give him a message for me, like any New York sports fan would tell him, “I got your choke right here pal”.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-24, 01:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 130
Posted By oldbobcat

If I had a nickel for every home mechanic who...

If I had a nickel for every home mechanic who messed up the order and orientation of those spherical washers, I could buy coffee for the entire forum. Once you get that right, I find that orienting...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 01:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 696
Posted By rustystrings61

Mr. Derek Land built my 2002 Vincitore; he also...

Mr. Derek Land built my 2002 Vincitore; he also built the 1971 King of Mercia that was crashed in Columbia SC in the early 70s and rebuilt with new top and down tubes and a replacement lower head lug...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 01:52 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,021
Posted By cb400bill

Enough of the typical pointless bickering. ...

Enough of the typical pointless bickering.

Situation is resolved.

Thread closed.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 01:42 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,178
Posted By Atlas Shrugged

Bizarre alternate reality only experienced by BF...

Bizarre alternate reality only experienced by BF members getting scolded by people on group rides when showing up with out of date gear. When in realty the only criticizing seems to be here on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-24, 01:35 PM
Replies: 3,283
Views: 654,956
Posted By Bob Ross

All roads lead to the sea… Somewhere on the...

All roads lead to the sea…

Somewhere on the north coast of Sicily, a few km west of Aquidolce:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 01:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 509
Posted By Aubergine

Peugeot Sante: ...

Peugeot Sante:
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Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-24, 01:20 PM
Replies: 3,179
Views: 73,175
Posted By genejockey

James Dean didn't.

James Dean didn't.
Forum: Commuting
05-24-24, 01:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 196
Posted By noglider

Actually, I did commute on a fixed gear when my...

Actually, I did commute on a fixed gear when my route was moderately hilly. It got me in shape. I couldn't shift down to climb my big hill, so I pedaled harder. I got stronger. And I went as fast as...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 01:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 83
Posted By 79pmooney

Brakes - yes! Measure vertically from the brake...

Brakes - yes! Measure vertically from the brake hole on the crown and rear brake bridge down to the center of the rim. That is your brake drop. Look at the nut side of each, crown and bridge to...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-24, 12:52 PM
Replies: 3,179
Views: 73,175
Posted By datlas

My friend is visiting from SF area and brought a...

My friend is visiting from SF area and brought a bike. He has a custom Calfee 1X. It’s quite nice but sadly not my size.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-24, 12:47 PM
Replies: 3,179
Views: 73,175
Posted By datlas

Our house is invaded with critters. We are...

Our house is invaded with critters. We are dog-sitting my BiL’s German Shepherd (name is Sherman), plus somehow we have a chipmunk in the house. Plus the cat. Too many critters!

Sherman
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-24, 12:45 PM
Replies: 3,179
Views: 73,175
Posted By datlas

You’ve seen the needle and the damage done?

You’ve seen the needle and the damage done?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 12:43 PM
Replies: 1,105
Views: 389,946
Posted By noglider

Bianchi84, when your bike has rim brakes, you...

Bianchi84, when your bike has rim brakes, you usually need to change the calipers to accommodate 650b wheels. It's possible, in some conversions, to do it with no changes other than brake calipers.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 12:37 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 929
Posted By squirtdad

I put other, when it really means: If I get to a...

I put other, when it really means: If I get to a point where the choice is riding or not riding, I will move to an pedal assist bike in a nano second

Meanwhile I will do all I can to stay...
Forum: Commuting
05-24-24, 12:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 196
Posted By noglider

I like the fixed gear idea. I have a couple of...

I like the fixed gear idea. I have a couple of fixed gear bikes, though I rarely ride them. One reason is that my commuting route is a bit hilly, so it adds a bit more challenge than I want.

I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 12:32 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,267
Posted By rccardr

Perfect application for bubble gum.

Perfect application for bubble gum.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 12:14 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,021
Posted By tomato coupe

The FTC statement is about unsolicited items that...

The FTC statement is about unsolicited items that are sent to someone, with a subsequent demand for payment. In that scenario, you don't have to pay for the item and you don't have to send it back....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 12:13 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,021
Posted By wheelreason

You can keep the day job, but tell me, are those...

You can keep the day job, but tell me, are those Holiday Inn Express pillows comfy?... :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 12:00 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,178
Posted By Camilo

Sorry, you're right - it was meant tongue in...

Sorry, you're right - it was meant tongue in cheek.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-24-24, 11:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 75
Posted By MinnMan

Not so. I have nothing near a spare tire around...

Not so. I have nothing near a spare tire around my waist. To all appearances, I am extremely thin. yet, at times I get 5 or 8 lbs. above my ideal fastest riding weight and it is work to get those...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-24-24, 11:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 75
Posted By PeteHski

I find the best strategy is to not have snack...

I find the best strategy is to not have snack food in the house. If it’s not there then you can’t eat it!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-24, 11:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 85
Posted By howsteepisit

You also could try some assemble paste on it -...

You also could try some assemble paste on it - the grit may help it not slip.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-24, 11:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 85
Posted By PeteHski

Maybe try a quarter of a turn tighter at a time...

Maybe try a quarter of a turn tighter at a time until it stops slipping or the frame cracks!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 11:42 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 509
Posted By Eric F

Around the Cycle is a legit brick and mortar LBS...

Around the Cycle is a legit brick and mortar LBS in my area. I've never bought anything from them through eBay, but have been in the shop a few times for parts. Nice people.
Forum: Commuting
05-24-24, 11:33 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 196
Posted By 79pmooney

+1 I have had a fix gear set up as my...

+1 I have had a fix gear set up as my winter/rain/city bike forever. Accidents and the like happen and it is now on frame #5. 80,000 miles, almost 50 years and many winters of commuting 6-17 miles...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-24-24, 11:30 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 66
Posted By Ged117

FS: Early 1950s Armstrong Consort frameset, 24", Reynolds 531

For sale is my early '50s Armstrong frame, 24" size with straight gauge 531. It's a lovely looking paint scheme with classic mid-level lugs, though with the patina expected of a 70 year old frame...
Forum: Southern California
05-24-24, 11:29 AM
Replies: 2,932
Views: 381,731
Posted By Eric F

Yesterday I joined PAA's "ShLoC" ride, starting...

Yesterday I joined PAA's "ShLoC" ride, starting at the Rose Bowl. It's a climbing-focused ride, with an A group and a B group. They don't always ride the same route, and apparently, yesterday's was...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-24, 11:28 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 592
Posted By grumpus

They'd like you to think that, but they're really...

They'd like you to think that, but they're really just "pretty good" and convenient, often not "the best". VAR, Hozan, Knipex etc. make some great stuff, but they don't have the all-encompassing...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-24, 11:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 85
Posted By Trakhak

Since there's no way to use a torque wrench on a...

Since there's no way to use a torque wrench on a QR seatpost clamp that I'm aware of, I'm curious what kind of answers you expect. ("Tighten until the frame cracks, then back off a quarter turn.")
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 11:23 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 509
Posted By majmt

Hey Jim, Cool paint job and a perfect match for...

Hey Jim,
Cool paint job and a perfect match for your forum name.
:thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 11:18 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,267
Posted By PhilFo

JB Weld that and ride into the sunset. I really...

JB Weld that and ride into the sunset.
I really like fancy lugs and sculpture... If I ever come into ownership of an AeroWind, I'm going to add some sculpted lugs made of JB Weld in the spirit of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 11:12 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 696
Posted By chain_whipped

Could a picture be more humbling? Those were...

Could a picture be more humbling?
Those were the days.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-24, 11:11 AM
Replies: 3,179
Views: 73,175
Posted By Eric F

I just remembered...Valtteri Bottas finished 6th...

I just remembered...Valtteri Bottas finished 6th at a gravel race in South Africa earlier this year, and qualified to race in the UCI World Championships (age group category).
Forum: Southern California
05-24-24, 11:07 AM
Replies: 2,932
Views: 381,731
Posted By jonathanf2

Thursday I did 21 miles and 2000 feet of climbing...

Thursday I did 21 miles and 2000 feet of climbing over at Griffith. I've been focusing more on keeping a steady pace as opposed to trying to mash up the hill. Though on my final downhill a female...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 11:06 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 509
Posted By billytwosheds

Sante!

Sante!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 10:56 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,021
Posted By cb400bill

Thread title updated to show situation has been...

Thread title updated to show situation has been resolved.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 10:50 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,510
Posted By steelbikeguy

I'm guessing that this might be the Osgear Super...

I'm guessing that this might be the Osgear Super Champion gear changer?
The pivot for the chain tensioner is forward of the bottom bracket, and is operated by a down tube lever.
Cycling Plus had an...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,021
Posted By tomato coupe

I would suggest changing the title of the thread...

I would suggest changing the title of the thread ...
Forum: Commuting
05-24-24, 10:45 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 196
Posted By 79pmooney

Marine grease - any auto parts store and probably...

Marine grease - any auto parts store and probably any hardware, Home Depot ... $8 for a can that will last you years. I have a tube for clean stuff for bearings and an a can that stays open with...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-24, 10:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 147
Posted By tomato coupe

No, the web site isn't active (everything is out...

No, the web site isn't active (everything is out of stock), and no cars are in their parking lot except for one company vehicle.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 10:39 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,510
Posted By steelbikeguy

Looks like it might be the chain tensioning...

Looks like it might be the chain tensioning mechanism from the Vittoria Margherita? (as shown in this brief article on a 1936 Bianchi)
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 10:38 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,267
Posted By nlerner

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 10:33 AM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 236,036
Posted By Erzulis Boat

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

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/20240522_124319_2949000f7c5116a09e7637c2bc065d47f3b1b59d.jpg
Had to take a pic. Not really for the bike, but to what it's locked to.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 10:26 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,021
Posted By TheBlackPumpkin

Lake has emailed me a return label and is...

Lake has emailed me a return label and is processing through shipping to send me the right shoes. I have to say, they got back in less than 24 hours which is impressive on its own. Like I've already...
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