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03-17-24, 05:50 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 715
Posted By skidder

When you say 'hip pack' do you mean 'fanny pack'?...

When you say 'hip pack' do you mean 'fanny pack'? I use one to carry my stuff since I rotate between three bicycles. All of them have the same size 700c tires so I don't need to switch seatbags each...
03-17-24, 05:43 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 715
Posted By Prowler

I’ve been an ornery old trend buckler for 90% of...

I’ve been an ornery old trend buckler for 90% of my life and I use a hip pack on every ride. With 22 bicycles, most of them in rotation, I need one plan for carrying valuables. The same thing every...
03-16-24, 09:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 433
Posted By jjhabbs

I purchased a crazy collection! New video. It about more than just bicycles

Hey guys,
This video is about more than just bicycles. It might be worth a look. However the bikes are amazing. Check it out and let me know what you think.
Thanks guys

John
...
03-16-24, 08:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 267
Posted By Barry2

Standards are a great idea, that’s why we have so...

Standards are a great idea, that’s why we have so many of them.

Barry
03-13-24, 08:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 271
Posted By jdawginsc

Bowlnago to Colnecko

For those whose souls were torn out by the Bowlnago, it is passing into its fourth iteration. This is in rider mode and will do until such time as it gets a restoration to its 1977 Colnago Super...
03-12-24, 10:57 PM
Replies: 2,844
Views: 349,954
Posted By diphthong

hell, if i was able to make it up to dawson...

hell, if i was able to make it up to dawson summit, y'all could hit crystal lake. 34-27 (easiest gear) most of the way up once past east fork.
...
03-11-24, 10:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 309
Posted By Bill Kapaun

1. It's a FREE WHEEL! Freewheel or Cassette?...

1. It's a FREE WHEEL!
Freewheel or Cassette? (http://sheldonbrown.com/free-k7.html)

You shouldn't have removed the axle. Leaving it in allows you to use the nut/QR skewer to retain the tool.
You...
03-11-24, 09:31 PM
Replies: 2,844
Views: 349,954
Posted By calamarichris

Oh man, twice I coasted back down the mountain...

Oh man, twice I coasted back down the mountain after bonking so hard, so thirsty and so hungry that it left an awful taste in my mouth. I was on the edge of blacking out.
Once I rode up there with a...
03-11-24, 09:00 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 821
Posted By merziac

1950 something, crusty Paramount

EDIT, so trainman999 has dated this one to late 48 - early 49, he has a very good handle on this so we'll run with it.

Crusty, rusty to start but over all pretty sound so I dug in.

I couldn't...
Replies: 6
Views: 322
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Here’s a photo, ...

Here’s a photo,

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03-11-24, 10:01 AM
Replies: 2,844
Views: 349,954
Posted By Eric F

I was unable to get on my bike on Saturday, but...

I was unable to get on my bike on Saturday, but did 50mi/3800' on gravel bikes (mostly on pavement) with a good friend on Sunday morning, including the Arroyo BT, LART, a fun loop in Griffith Park,...
03-10-24, 07:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 430
Posted By Mtracer

I used a Take-A-Look mirror for years and then...

I used a Take-A-Look mirror for years and then about a year ago I started using Tri-Eye cycling glasses. They have a mirror built into the lower corner of the glasses. It has a somewhat smaller field...
03-10-24, 06:42 PM
Replies: 2,844
Views: 349,954
Posted By jsigone

Picked up a used 15' smartweld Allez Friday...

Picked up a used 15' smartweld Allez Friday night. swapped stems and wheels/pads and rode it 100 miles the next day. Blind fitting the spesh power saddle. Took the Saddle to BB measurement from the...
03-10-24, 01:02 PM
Replies: 2,844
Views: 349,954
Posted By jonathanf2

I wish I could put long hours into my cycling...

I wish I could put long hours into my cycling like some of you guys, but I start getting calls from either my kids or wife after the 1-2 hour mark! Anyways, I put in a quick 21 miles on Saturday...
03-10-24, 12:05 PM
Replies: 2,844
Views: 349,954
Posted By malcala622

You know it's a good restaurant when the bench...

You know it's a good restaurant when the bench area is painted to match your Bianch. Berth 55 in Long Beach. Just had a red snapper/scallop plate so its time to head back home.

...
03-10-24, 08:07 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 430
Posted By rydabent

By all means put a rear view mirror on your bike...

By all means put a rear view mirror on your bike or trike. When I hear a car behind me, I watch them like a hawk, that they are going to pass safely. It could be some loon on his smart phone...
03-10-24, 01:41 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 430
Posted By retswerb

I can't imagine riding without my Take a Look,...

I can't imagine riding without my Take a Look, which I mount to my helmet visor. Getting it positioned is a little bit of a pain, I like the idea of a little hot glue. Having it on my helmet is...
03-08-24, 01:13 PM
Replies: 2,844
Views: 349,954
Posted By jsigone

Last full nite ride of the season. Buddy on his...

Last full nite ride of the season. Buddy on his S5 hit the very first pot hole dropping into Sorrento Valley an pinched the sidewall at the edge of rim. Instant flat. Iduno how the rim is looking...
03-08-24, 11:28 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 430
Posted By 13ollocks

Absolutely a mirror. I wouldn't drive a car on...

Absolutely a mirror. I wouldn't drive a car on the public road without a rear-view (pretty sure it's a legal requirement in any case), so why on earth would I ride a smaller, slower, less visible and...
03-08-24, 09:55 AM
Replies: 2,844
Views: 349,954
Posted By cweb99

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03-08-24, 09:54 AM
Replies: 2,844
Views: 349,954
Posted By cweb99

I had just finished my ride and was at encanto...

I had just finished my ride and was at encanto park when that down pour arrived. It was crazy
03-08-24, 09:01 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 430
Posted By GamblerGORD53

Get a nice big bar mirror. Anything else is a...

Get a nice big bar mirror. Anything else is a toy. I ride highways with hundreds of trucks, many are 12+ foot wide.
BikeINN in Spain has LOTS of them. Mine is basically for a motorcycle that has a...
03-08-24, 07:30 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 430
Posted By BobbyG

I've been using the glasses-mounted take-a-look...

I've been using the glasses-mounted take-a-look mirror. Just like when driving, it is habit to look back before braking or changing lanes. And I almost always see the movement of approaching cars in...
03-08-24, 01:14 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 2,995
Posted By Mtracer

I'm a spinner until I run out of gears and become...

I'm a spinner until I run out of gears and become a grinder.
03-08-24, 12:20 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 430
Posted By Leisesturm

No question. A mirror is a fairly necessary piece...

No question. A mirror is a fairly necessary piece of safety equipment. Why does it feel like this surprises some people? I don't want the o.p. to be disappointed though. A mirror is not really very...
03-07-24, 11:48 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 2,995
Posted By terrymorse

I’m an 80/20 climber, more or less. 80% in...

I’m an 80/20 climber, more or less.

80% in the saddle, 20% out of the saddle.
03-07-24, 11:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 430
Posted By DangerousDanR

Sprintech mirrors on my drop bar bikes. For the...

Sprintech mirrors on my drop bar bikes. For the flat bar bikes I buy small motorcycle mirrors off of eBay.
03-07-24, 11:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 430
Posted By downtube42

I used take-a-look glasses mount for a number of...

I used take-a-look glasses mount for a number of years. I've switched to a helmet-mount, and find that works better. If the glasses get wet or foggy I can push them down and the mirror's still there....
03-07-24, 11:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 430
Posted By zandoval

Heres a post 10wheels made a few years ago. I...

Heres a post 10wheels made a few years ago. I have been using the Glove Mirror since then. You could use that till you make up your mind which type ya want...
...
03-07-24, 10:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 430
Posted By SpedFast

I've used the helmet mounted mirror on my last 3...

I've used the helmet mounted mirror on my last 3 helmets. I find a touch of hot glue really steadies it so you don't have vibration. I am considering one that mounts to my glasses because I have a...
03-07-24, 09:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 430
Posted By 79pmooney

I have to wear glasses all the time and there is...

I have to wear glasses all the time and there is no way I am going to attach anything to them that might snag something and damage them. (Plus those events, even minor ones, are really hard on the...
03-07-24, 07:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 430
Posted By Steve B.

I’ve installed end of drop bar mirrors, used them...

I’ve installed end of drop bar mirrors, used them a few years, they are wonderful. I can see if a car is coming when I am about to pass a parked car and need the lane. All kinds of usefulness. I...
03-07-24, 07:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 430
Posted By ztmlgr

I've ridden across the USA 3 times and have...

I've ridden across the USA 3 times and have ridden 2-3 hours a day since I retired 10 years ago and not once, I repeat, NOT ONCE, have I been distracted by a hot, scantily clad lady. Maybe I should...
03-07-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 430
Posted By work4bike

I've been using a handlebar mounted mirror since...

I've been using a handlebar mounted mirror since the mid-80's and it's a valuable tool. The anti-mirror folks will give many reasons to not use them, but they only have one valid point and that is...
03-07-24, 05:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 430
Posted By rm -rf

I've used a Take-a-Look sunglass mirror ...

I've used a Take-a-Look sunglass mirror (https://www.rei.com/product/752285/bike-peddler-take-a-look-mirror)for many years. It's so useful.

I have to lift my head slightly to see straight back...
03-07-24, 05:24 PM
Replies: 2,844
Views: 349,954
Posted By jonathanf2

A quick 17 miles up and down Griffith today! The...

A quick 17 miles up and down Griffith today! The sun was out, but still chilly in the shady parts of the park.
...
03-07-24, 02:26 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 1,843
Posted By FBinNY

Unleaded only for me. Seriously, I'm one of...

Unleaded only for me.

Seriously, I'm one of the least committed to chain care here on BF.

Given the cost and life expectancy of my 10s chains, I'd want to see at least a doubling of chain life...
03-04-24, 08:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,425
Posted By jjhabbs

Largest bike haul I've ever found! Totally crazy. I pictorial review.

I'm so fortunate to have this collection. Some of you may know the original owner of these bikes. He is from just north of Nashville.


The gents widow wanted the collection to stay together and...
02-29-24, 08:29 PM
Replies: 2,844
Views: 349,954
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Just a short 14.3 mile loop through the gravel...

Just a short 14.3 mile loop through the gravel side segments of two local bike trails (Peters Canyon Trail and Hicks Canyon Trail) to test ride my XT pedals and SPD cleats. I would have gone longer...
02-29-24, 07:12 PM
Replies: 2,844
Views: 349,954
Posted By cweb99

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02-29-24, 03:00 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 2,396
Posted By BTinNYC

11 speed with the cover off during a recent spa...

11 speed with the cover off during a recent spa treatment. It doesn't take much to cause interference in that clockwork. Flush that thang....
02-29-24, 11:58 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 2,396
Posted By BTinNYC

I think clean/lube of your shifters should be top...

I think clean/lube of your shifters should be top of the list. I use WD-40 to blast out the gunk, others use brake cleaner then a lube. Removing the plastic cover (or covers) on the bottom of the...
02-29-24, 11:35 AM
Replies: 2,844
Views: 349,954
Posted By jonathanf2

Wednesday I did 26 miles on a beautiful day, but...

Wednesday I did 26 miles on a beautiful day, but with a few hiccups. I went to ride over at Griffith Park and I should have known the day would be tough, because on my way there a pigeon took a s**t...
02-28-24, 06:48 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 7,732
Posted By gearbasher

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02-27-24, 08:26 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,317
Posted By gugie

Neal is our weather talisman, gcheck conditions...

Neal is our weather talisman, gcheck conditions again…

Cold and rainy? Come up to the PNW in February and we’ll show you cold and rainy.
02-27-24, 07:34 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,317
Posted By nlerner

This group is all about the quirk.

This group is all about the quirk.
02-26-24, 11:52 AM
Replies: 2,844
Views: 349,954
Posted By Eric F

Saturday...Gravel ride with a few friends. Up...

Saturday...Gravel ride with a few friends. Up Cherry Canyon - down Glendale Sports Complex - up Beaudry North - down Skyline - up Stough Canyon - down Whiting Woods. As many times as I've ridden in...
02-25-24, 09:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 764
Posted By smurfy

Just Back From The Paint Shop

Got it back yesterday. My '88 Schwinn Traveler with new cherry-red powder coat. Shout out to K & G Bicycles of Kettering, OH for offering this service. I will be building it up as a 650B conversion...
02-19-24, 09:45 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,305
Posted By Steel Charlie

Greg LeMond Rules ! ! He doesn't have to kiss and...

Greg LeMond Rules ! ! He doesn't have to kiss and make up with anybody !

On the topic I can't believe the absurd lengths people go to in order to preserve ugly. We're not talking museum pieces...
02-18-24, 07:46 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,305
Posted By bikingshearer

Sorry for the diversion, but I can't resist. On...

Sorry for the diversion, but I can't resist. On the far left is Benoni Beheyt in the World Champion's jersey he won in 1963. He beat a certain Rik van Looy in the sprint, depriving van Looy of his...
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