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Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-24, 01:59 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,344
Posted By vane171

Sorry to digress, I don't have postal bike to...

Sorry to digress, I don't have postal bike to show. Just these pics reminded me of days gone. Beautiful bikes with frame geometries that I like (sloping down top tube and rear stays you see on modern...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-24-24, 12:38 AM
Replies: 6,996
Views: 723,565
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Today was the first cool day of the season, so I...

Today was the first cool day of the season, so I rode from Tokyo out to the Kawagoe area, and then to Tokyo Bay. Distance was 108km, but I barely broke a sweat. It’s 10 degrees C cooler today than...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-24, 11:32 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,841
Posted By billytwosheds

sweet lord.

sweet lord.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-24, 11:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,841
Posted By Hproduguidon

Oui mon kg 243 en columbus ...

Oui mon kg 243 en columbus
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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-23-24, 11:14 PM
Replies: 27,774
Views: 3,572,070
Posted By Doc Sharptail

Been pretty wet here, and I've been off the bike...

Been pretty wet here, and I've been off the bike for four days.
Caught a bit of a break in it today with roads dry enough to ride.
https://i.imgur.com/oXQVhab.jpg

First stop here about 2-1/2...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-24, 10:51 PM
Replies: 8,593
Views: 1,147,486
Posted By RCMoeur

Tonight, we "saddled up" and took it to the next...

Tonight, we "saddled up" and took it to the next level. I recruited a small gang of victims, er, volunteers and we had ourselves a happy little sweatshop, churning out over three dozen recovered...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-23-24, 10:42 PM
Replies: 27,774
Views: 3,572,070
Posted By BikePNW

Showed a new-to-towner some classic hills. What...

Showed a new-to-towner some classic hills. What started as a quick jaunt ended up with us needing our lights to find our way home in the dark. Enjoying these last few warm nights of summer as much as...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-23-24, 10:30 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,004
Posted By Leisesturm

Your understanding of how very inexpensive...

Your understanding of how very inexpensive differentials using bicycle components work is lacking in practical detail (experience). So is mine, but I am not expecting to have a wheel be able to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-24, 10:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 105
Posted By RustyJames

I’m hoping someone will know. I was thinking...

I’m hoping someone will know. I was thinking early 50s at the latest.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-24, 10:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 250
Posted By RustyJames

I would definitely be interested in the Campy...

I would definitely be interested in the Campy pieces. PM me.



Again, we are in accord Dave.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-24, 10:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 250
Posted By RustyJames

Good call on the TT OD. I think you’re...

Good call on the TT OD.

I think you’re fighting an uphill battle on the cable/housing thing but I commend your efforts Mark. I’m still irked about clipping in to clipless pedals but that is a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-24, 09:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 105
Posted By evwxxx

I have similar badge on a circa 1964 Bianchi Gran...

I have similar badge on a circa 1964 Bianchi Gran Sport
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-23-24, 09:42 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 8,298
Posted By Terex

I'm doing a gravel ride Saturday 6/28 in southern...

I'm doing a gravel ride Saturday 6/28 in southern Colorado. 47 miles, 4,550' climbing, all between elevations of 6k and 7.2k. I live at 7.5K so the elevation shouldn't be any more problem than it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-23-24, 09:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 296
Posted By rosefarts

https://zerofrictioncycling.com.au/latest-zero-fri...

https://zerofrictioncycling.com.au/latest-zero-friction-cycling-news-ptfe/

First time I’ve seen that website. I’m going to poke around a bit more. Seems informative.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-23-24, 09:19 PM
Replies: 27,774
Views: 3,572,070
Posted By Doohickie

Short ride out to the Bills Backers bar to watch...

Short ride out to the Bills Backers bar to watch my Bills destroy the Jacksonville Jaguars. 8 fixed gear miles total.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-24, 08:48 PM
Replies: 5,777
Views: 143,169
Posted By big john

The Washington Football Team looks surprisingly...

The Washington Football Team looks surprisingly good.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-23-24, 08:28 PM
Replies: 6,996
Views: 723,565
Posted By diphthong

31-spot in the local socal mountains. temps in...

31-spot in the local socal mountains. temps in the upper 80's with humidity at 18%. need another few weeks for the temps to get in that 65-75 daytime high degree zone.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-24, 08:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 363
Posted By jdawginsc

Nooooooo....

Nooooooo....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-24, 08:03 PM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 345,044
Posted By jamesdak

I guess I can share this here also. Was a local...

I guess I can share this here also. Was a local find and despite being too big I had to snatch it up. It had good visual appeal but was a wall hanger for years and needed a full refurbish. Lot's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-24, 07:54 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,850
Posted By 753proguy

I prefer to work in four dimensions. Others have...

I prefer to work in four dimensions. Others have some difficulty following along sometimes.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-23-24, 07:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 62
Posted By noglider

Was it fun?

In case you're wondering, I do use electronic measurement devices.


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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-23-24, 07:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 143
Posted By veganbikes

I think it can be a handy tool. I personally...

I think it can be a handy tool. I personally don't have one but I also don't have a great place to clean my bike at home inside and will generally take the chain off for cleaning or use a chain...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-24, 07:43 PM
Replies: 5,777
Views: 143,169
Posted By rjones28

RIP Bob Parlee. ...

RIP Bob Parlee.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-24, 07:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 276
Posted By randyjawa

Until I found the Garneau and Argon on FB...

Until I found the Garneau and Argon on FB Marketplace, I did not even know that there was such a thing as a Garneau or Argon bike. That said, I finished checking it over and taped the handlebar...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-24, 07:34 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,850
Posted By 753proguy

Nailed it. And carbon forks will kill you a week...

Nailed it. And carbon forks will kill you a week from now. I don’t have any, but that’s when he completely lost me. And you’ve got to have “this new frame!” because it’s better-er than last year’s...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-23-24, 07:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,028
Posted By veganbikes

Just FYI cathyf this thread is from all the way...

Just FYI cathyf this thread is from all the way back in 2018 and hasn't been active since then. When posting it is a good idea to check that. Not that I am disagreeing on them I don't think products...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-24, 07:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 250
Posted By noglider

Haha, I'll join you in your word purification...

Haha, I'll join you in your word purification quest. It's an effort made in vain, but I do it anyway. The little balls in bearings: people call them ball bearings, but I call them bearing balls....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-24, 07:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 90
Posted By randyjawa

Fitted to a Carlton rebadged, by Raleigh, as a...

Fitted to a Carlton rebadged, by Raleigh, as a Raleigh. Still got the bike and the crank. Another "never gonna get to it" project......
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 5,777
Views: 143,169
Posted By indyfabz

Gane over, man! Game over!

Gane over, man! Game over!
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-23-24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 1,105
Views: 422,563
Posted By zsir

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

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I'd get satisfaction watching you easily resolve this with a few light taps...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-24, 07:21 PM
Replies: 28,396
Views: 4,895,978
Posted By SirMike1983

The linkages have adjustment points held pinch...

The linkages have adjustment points held pinch bolts. The easiest way to do a total re-adjustment is to loosen all the pinch bolts, and then to begin at the rim. With the pinch bolts loosened, set...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-24, 07:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 250
Posted By bulgie

But be aware that Simplex were probably* made for...

But be aware that Simplex were probably* made for French diameter TT, which is larger than English/Italian. Not sure they'll tighten on an inch TT (don't remember)
* maybe they made them in inch...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-23-24, 07:13 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 5,946
Posted By Schwinnsta

Is that with fenders?

Is that with fenders?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-24, 07:05 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 32,091
Posted By 753proguy

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

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_2220_71d7325a11604a1be5930b4d9e0bdd1e3562297b.jpeg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-24, 06:55 PM
Replies: 2,814
Views: 178,926
Posted By '02 nrs

$300. brooklyn

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Forum: Framebuilders
09-23-24, 06:52 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,273
Posted By a_d_a_m

Do I win anything? I mean besides a new frame… ...

Do I win anything? I mean besides a new frame…

LBS has already started the warranty claim process. Unfortunately(ish), Kona only lifetime warrants the frame - so I’ll have a mismatched bike unless...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-24, 06:46 PM
Replies: 2,814
Views: 178,926
Posted By '02 nrs

$75. virginia beach

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link below;
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-24, 06:46 PM
Replies: 28,396
Views: 4,895,978
Posted By nlerner

It’s been ages since I worked on a rod-brake...

It’s been ages since I worked on a rod-brake bike, but, iirc, the linkages all have a small amount of adjustability to control how far the pads are from the rim.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-24, 06:40 PM
Replies: 3,752
Views: 502,288
Posted By tjfastback66

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

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"Uncle Joe" had a similar "walk in the woods" exit from our family. But he was...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-24, 06:37 PM
Replies: 5,777
Views: 143,169
Posted By seedsbelize2

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

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_0070_a737b1559efe3ee500ee7ab053b06ae92511a5dd.png
It doesn’t get much luckier than this. We are in the northwestern part of the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-23-24, 06:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 69
Posted By jolly_codger

That is beautiful - I have a 2300 that had the...

That is beautiful - I have a 2300 that had the graphite grey paint and it is so boring compared to that. Concerning aluminum forks: Trek must have sold hundreds of thousands bikes with aluminum forks...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-24, 06:36 PM
Replies: 2,814
Views: 178,926
Posted By '02 nrs

$500. doylestown,Pa

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Forum: Folding Bikes
09-23-24, 06:31 PM
Replies: 1,541
Views: 472,416
Posted By bikewilltravel

Brompton on Mekong

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Mekong Delta on a Brompton
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-24, 06:26 PM
Replies: 5,777
Views: 143,169
Posted By big john

I like 'em. ...

I like 'em.
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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-23-24, 06:23 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 3,119
Posted By rje58_too

September Goal - 225 miles - made original goal...

September Goal - 225 miles - made original goal on 9/14 - new goal - 300 miles

9/1 - 10.6 miles - Trek 800 Antelope
9/2 - 12.2 miles - Fuji
9/3 - 18.4 miles - Fuji
9/5 - 41.9 miles - Fuji (33.0...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-23-24, 06:20 PM
Replies: 1,541
Views: 472,416
Posted By HelpSingularity

Excellent 👌, multi-modal transport, that is when...

Excellent 👌, multi-modal transport, that is when bikes that fold really shine!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-24, 06:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 363
Posted By jdawginsc

Which is why I have not yet tried my hand at lug...

Which is why I have not yet tried my hand at lug lining!

Actually don’t think I have anything to lug line anyhow...other than Eeyore the Raleigh.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-23-24, 06:09 PM
Replies: 3,939
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 731,183
Posted By John E

I remember well the headwind on that exact...

I remember well the headwind on that exact stretch of road. My first century (actually nearly a metric double) was in 1971, with my cousin and one of my UCLA classmates. We left my cousin's house in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 556
Views: 41,239
Posted By Wildwood

Is this a thread about my reduced group….

…I require no support, encouragement or accountability.

After many ‘ups’ and ‘downs’ in vintage roadies I am nearly content. :innocent: Best to always leave the door open.

Here’s what has...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-24, 05:42 PM
Replies: 8,593
Views: 1,147,486
Posted By Trav1s

I did a few little things - swapped bars to a...

I did a few little things - swapped bars to a more swept back hand position, found a serviceable pair of brake levers and finished the front brakes. Also found a serviceable takeoff chain and grip...
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