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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-21, 04:16 PM
Replies: 3,567
Views: 443,870
Posted By Phamilton

”Feral” in Zesty’s case refers to how she was...

”Feral” in Zesty’s case refers to how she was processed by the local SPCA, people bring them strays and they spay/neuter the cats, give them shots, and clip their ears before releasing them back into...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-21, 10:35 PM
Replies: 3,567
Views: 443,870
Posted By Phamilton

This is the feral cat called “Zesty”. She has...

This is the feral cat called “Zesty”. She has followed us to our new home from the last, where she showed up one day and didn’t leave. Since I have known her, I have seen her catch and eat at least...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-21, 08:01 AM
Replies: 673
Views: 95,909
Posted By Phamilton

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

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This is a Frankenstein I put together from the body...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-20, 08:53 AM
Replies: 290
Views: 36,290
Posted By Phamilton

I traded the $45 Voyageur for this 434 a couple...

I traded the $45 Voyageur for this 434 a couple days ago. 16km down, 84 to go. I haven’t worked since March so no job to ride to, but I’m still joyriding and running errands and shopping etc. Having...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-20, 08:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,663
Posted By Phamilton

I have some info on this somewhere. I had a...

I have some info on this somewhere. I had a Schwinn Voyageur with the same bosses. I think you have to file a notch in the body of the cable stop. I traded the bike before I ever tried to install my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-20, 07:09 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 18,368
Posted By Phamilton

Electroforged Schwinns, they’re heavy but not...

Electroforged Schwinns, they’re heavy but not boat anchors. Internet cyclists like to hyperbolize their characteristics. They’re very comfortable, smooth riding utility bikes, and very durable. $30...
Forum: Commuting
09-06-20, 11:29 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,381,949
Posted By Phamilton

Here’s my commuter, after being de-commuter-ized,...

Here’s my commuter, after being de-commuter-ized, due to no longer having a daily, all-weather, long-distance commute.

...
Forum: Commuting
08-24-20, 09:36 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,053
Posted By Phamilton

Many will argue that this is not a road bike, but...

Many will argue that this is not a road bike, but rather a “touring bike”, but it’s a skinny tired bike with drop bars, downtube shifters, and road bike gearing (besides the 30t granny).

It’s a...
Forum: Commuting
08-16-20, 12:11 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,738
Posted By Phamilton

I am disappointed, I clicked on this thread...

I am disappointed, I clicked on this thread thinking I was going to be receiving advice on tires. Turns out it was someone ASKING for advice.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-20, 07:39 PM
Replies: 571
Views: 123,550
Posted By Phamilton

Is it classy enough to deserve correct spelling? 😉

Is it classy enough to deserve correct spelling? 😉
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-10-20, 08:54 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,969
Posted By Phamilton

If it’s not for safety, why do you care if your...

If it’s not for safety, why do you care if your kids wear one? For fashion? Social acceptance?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-20, 07:09 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,156,951
Posted By Phamilton

Centurion Pro Tour 15

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1953228508145086/

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-20, 07:03 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,156,951
Posted By Phamilton

Vintage Zotz Road Bike

I dunno anything about these. Looks pretty nice.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3177882875604179/

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-20, 06:32 PM
Replies: 571
Views: 123,550
Posted By Phamilton

I’m envious of all the canti brakes in this...

I’m envious of all the canti brakes in this thread.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-20, 09:07 PM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,130,813
Posted By Phamilton

Thank you, sir, and no, sir, it’s a standard...

Thank you, sir, and no, sir, it’s a standard Voyageur!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-20, 06:48 PM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,130,813
Posted By Phamilton

I’d trade you my ‘83 Voyageur in a 23” frame...

I’d trade you my ‘83 Voyageur in a 23”
frame for the Sequoia but it might still be too big for you and I’d definitely be getting the better deal.

...
Forum: Commuting
04-29-20, 09:14 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,381,949
Posted By Phamilton

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

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/655c8d6c_c9f1_4519_b452_13d9aeeb1cc0_ab84e45ac4582da087166c6827edebe2317e2fdd.jpeg
Forum: Commuting
12-10-19, 01:23 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,381,949
Posted By Phamilton

Still haven’t replaced my hybrid winter bike that...

Still haven’t replaced my hybrid winter bike that was stolen in October. My wife hasn’t been using her bike recently so I fit a long stem and seatpost to her bike and test rode to work on it today...
Forum: Commuting
12-05-19, 06:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,201
Posted By Phamilton

re: the map pocket, I want one, too but I’d never...

re: the map pocket, I want one, too but I’d never use it. I like the irony of using a touring bike for everything BUT touring.
Forum: Commuting
12-05-19, 02:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,201
Posted By Phamilton

I mounted the bag to my other bike. It’s been a...

I mounted the bag to my other bike. It’s been a few weeks I guess and I’m still using it every day. The rain cover works pretty well. Having the front rack to support it is pretty nice but also moves...
Forum: Commuting
11-24-19, 02:09 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 15,070
Posted By Phamilton

Many people posting in commuting sub forum are...

Many people posting in commuting sub forum are asshats, and often not cyclists at all.

Since we’re making “true” statements.
Forum: Commuting
11-24-19, 12:06 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 15,070
Posted By Phamilton

At a vehicle actuated sensor light, if there is...

At a vehicle actuated sensor light, if there is no traffic in sight I’ll typically treat it like a 4 way stop. If there are cars approaching the intersection that will trigger the light I’ll wait for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-19, 10:12 PM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,130,813
Posted By Phamilton

That would look very nice in my garage next to my...

That would look very nice in my garage next to my ‘83 with fenders and skinny tires.
Forum: Commuting
11-09-19, 05:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,201
Posted By Phamilton

Forgot to take a pic of the inside. That’s a 16oz...

Forgot to take a pic of the inside. That’s a 16oz insulated travel mug, cable lock and padlock and keys, wallet, spare tube in the box, phone - and there’s still room for a couple Allen keys, a mini...
Forum: Commuting
11-09-19, 05:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,201
Posted By Phamilton

Camera Bag/Handlebar Bag Hack

I dunno if anybody else has ever done this. Found this camera bag at the thrift store for $3. Even has a built in rain cover. I might eventually replace the zip ties with toe straps. Holds quite a...
Forum: Commuting
11-06-19, 02:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,897
Posted By Phamilton

Maybe lower saddle a mm or two as well.

Maybe lower saddle a mm or two as well.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-21-19, 04:34 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 15,269
Posted By Phamilton

I’d rather be the jerk smoking outside the...

I’d rather be the jerk smoking outside the restaurant who washes his hands after he smokes than the lady who left her crapped-in pants in the restroom.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
10-21-19, 01:49 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,936
Posted By Phamilton

About 4 hours. That’s about as much time as I...

About 4 hours. That’s about as much time as I care to spend on a bike in one day anyway. No padded shorts, no bibs, just whatever I’m wearing at the time.
Forum: Living Car Free
10-19-19, 08:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,990
Posted By Phamilton

Happy 2 years car free to me

Belated anyway.

My wife bought a car a few months ago and drives it to work and stuff and when we want to go places together we’ll use the car, just like we did before she got a car, when we’d...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-19, 03:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,933
Posted By Phamilton

I’ll happily assume it’s a mis-stickered Champion...

I’ll happily assume it’s a mis-stickered Champion #2 if that’s what the community supports. I wonder in the grand scheme of tubing the #2 would be comparable to, if anything. I’m novice about tubing...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-18-19, 07:41 PM
Replies: 1,099
Views: 414,589
Posted By Phamilton

Yup - I failed to mention earlier that I called...

Yup - I failed to mention earlier that I called Shimano first. They suggested a shop that was something like a 2 hour drive and we didn’t have a car at the time. I asked them about the local Trek...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-19, 11:52 AM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,130,813
Posted By Phamilton

My concern is twofold - one, that I’ve never...

My concern is twofold - one, that I’ve never spread a rear triangle, and two, that 10mm seems to be a lot, at least to me. I don’t want to mess it up, this frame is a keeper. I’ve seen RJ’s YouTube...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
09-07-19, 01:12 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 13,441
Posted By Phamilton

Profile pic from seller’s Facebook page: ...

Profile pic from seller’s Facebook page:

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1440x651/fc3a95ec_eea3_4fdf_a7ef_a301cc82256c_911ed970832cbca46c416490a0947b9e85d36894.png
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-29-19, 01:34 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 13,441
Posted By Phamilton

Don't give up yet. The thread is young. There are...

Don't give up yet. The thread is young. There are experienced cyclists here on BF with a lot of fit knowledge, but they're not online every day. They might tell you your saddle is too high. It'll be...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-29-19, 01:32 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 13,441
Posted By Phamilton

At 6' tall, I rode 25" frames for a while. Zero...

At 6' tall, I rode 25" frames for a while. Zero clearance. It was fine. 2-3" of seatpost exposed.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-29-19, 01:18 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 13,441
Posted By Phamilton

Agree 100%. Also in absence of cycling shorts,...

Agree 100%. Also in absence of cycling shorts, it's not real hard to pull everything up and out of the way before riding, I assume most men are proficient at rearranging, even though it sometimes is...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-29-19, 12:51 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 13,441
Posted By Phamilton

FWIW - may be a different definition for...

FWIW - may be a different definition for everybody (probably is) but when I think about standover clearance I'm talking to my pubic bone, not counting all the "dangly bits" and clothing.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-27-19, 02:33 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 22,703
Posted By Phamilton

This post was wildly off topic but I appreciate...

This post was wildly off topic but I appreciate it. Light bulb moment thinking about my own fit and saddle angle. So thank you, accidentally. Or incidentally. I don’t know. Somebody here must have...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-27-19, 08:04 AM
Replies: 196
Views: 28,074
Posted By Phamilton

I mean, I’m an idiot, and whether I know that the...

I mean, I’m an idiot, and whether I know that the sound of a bell means it’s attached to a bike that is about to pass me or not, it gets my attention. Bells get attention. Better than voices that may...
Forum: Commuting
08-25-19, 10:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,427
Posted By Phamilton

RoadKill Its not attractive, but I’m gonna...

RoadKill

Its not attractive, but I’m gonna try this for a while. Having it up on top of my stem was OK, but it’ll be real nice to be able to keep both hands on the hoods and also ring the bell....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-19, 12:38 PM
Replies: 3,567
Views: 443,870
Posted By Phamilton

Not mine, but I took care of this little lady for...

Not mine, but I took care of this little lady for a couple weeks while we tried to find her a new home after she showed up at my wife's place of employment.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-23-19, 10:42 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 22,703
Posted By Phamilton

This is a great thread. Classic. Old school. I...

This is a great thread. Classic. Old school. I love it. Why isn't it in commuting sub? That would be icing on the crap cake.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-22-19, 11:20 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 22,703
Posted By Phamilton

Would you consider my $25 and $45 commuters to be...

Would you consider my $25 and $45 commuters to be cruddy bikes? They’re old, sure, and not fashionable but as comfortable, reliable, and safe as any other commuter. The touring bike is just as fast...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-19, 11:09 PM
Replies: 339
Views: 160,329
Posted By Phamilton

Yeah I was very happy to get them at $25, and...

Yeah I was very happy to get them at $25, and honestly having great tires on an already great bike - I can’t say no. It’s genuinely inspiring to ride. I’d be an idiot to get rid of it. I’m so glad...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-22-19, 10:23 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 22,703
Posted By Phamilton

I paid $25 and $45 for my two commuter bikes. The...

I paid $25 and $45 for my two commuter bikes. The $750 you spent on your Cannondale is an outrageous price to pay for a commuter bike, IMO.
...
Forum: Commuting
08-21-19, 06:08 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,962
Posted By Phamilton

The car is so nice, in fact, that I wonder why...

The car is so nice, in fact, that I wonder why anybody would ever drive a new Chevy when when they could drive a used Buick. If you’re buying used anyway, why ever buy a Chevy at all, there are lots...
Forum: Commuting
08-19-19, 09:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,962
Posted By Phamilton

A Buick. It’s pretty nice. It was a granny’s car...

A Buick. It’s pretty nice. It was a granny’s car until granny got in a fender bender and they wouldn’t let granny drive anymore. So it’s got a ding but otherwise in nice shape.
Forum: Commuting
08-02-19, 10:53 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,239
Posted By Phamilton

Oh yeah, and the steel rims and brakes on that...

Oh yeah, and the steel rims and brakes on that Sports would be awful downhill, especially if there’s water on the road. Nuh uh.
Forum: Commuting
08-02-19, 10:42 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,239
Posted By Phamilton

For $200 and hills I’d find a good used mtb or...

For $200 and hills I’d find a good used mtb or hybrid with a triple. I got my Trek 700 Multitrack for $25 off c-list. It was admittedly a steal at that price, and needed some work, but I have way...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-19, 10:49 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,256
Posted By Phamilton

Old crusty skin walls are fragile and dangerous...

Old crusty skin walls are fragile and dangerous but sure do have a nice ride. I’m picking up a pair of Paselas today for my 1983 Schwinn Voyageur, black sidewalls. I rode the bike on some other tires...
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