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04-25-24, 09:28 AM
Replies: 491
Views: 61,352
Posted By browngw

Another few photos of my Malachite Green circa...

Another few photos of my Malachite Green circa 1956 Royal Nord President. It now wears my older Apple Green B17 that lived on my Vaya for years....
04-25-24, 12:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 834
Posted By Liam_Lucas

This isn't unusual, especially considering the...

This isn't unusual, especially considering the physical exertion involved in biking. Your body may be craving more fuel to support your increased activity levels. However, it's also worth considering...
Forum: Commuting
04-22-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,515
Posted By mobilemail

I'm sure they aren't everyone's cup of tea, but...

I'm sure they aren't everyone's cup of tea, but I'm a huge fan of Zoic Reign knickers, especially for use on recumbents where having stuff fly up your pantlegs is even more of an issue. I have found...
Forum: Commuting
04-19-24, 11:54 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 535
Posted By FBinNY

I used to use DIY pre-dampened wash cloths,...

I used to use DIY pre-dampened wash cloths, followed by toweling dry as well as possible, then get dressed after some cool down. Though I've never used them, they now sell products made expressly...
Forum: Commuting
04-16-24, 02:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 502
Posted By Joe Bikerider

Well I think riding my bike is political. Not so...

Well I think riding my bike is political. Not so much Biden vs. Trump but a simple statement that there is another way besides the gas guzzler hot rod means of transportation. That's what I am...
04-16-24, 12:07 PM
Replies: 1,919
Views: 107,000
Posted By stoneageyosh

Yeah, being rural, this time of year torches are...

Yeah, being rural, this time of year torches are no big deal as we are allowed to burn slash and brush piles. However, nobody uses pitchforks as haying is all mechanical. Now manure forks would be...
04-16-24, 11:11 AM
Replies: 1,919
Views: 107,000
Posted By RCMoeur

"The best we can do is framebuilding torches and...

"The best we can do is framebuilding torches and Tange forks."
04-16-24, 07:09 AM
Replies: 1,919
Views: 107,000
Posted By AdventureManCO

Watch out for the ‘torches and pitchforks’ crew...

Watch out for the ‘torches and pitchforks’ crew showing up at your door:lol:
04-15-24, 08:21 PM
Replies: 1,919
Views: 107,000
Posted By AdventureManCO

*blink twice if complying under duress*

*blink twice if complying under duress*
04-15-24, 08:15 PM
Replies: 1,919
Views: 107,000
Posted By RCMoeur

I reckon them's fancy words for saying...

I reckon them's fancy words for saying "unindicted conspirator." :)
Forum: Commuting
04-15-24, 07:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 475
Posted By flangehead

Where I live thunderstorms blow through fairly...

Where I live thunderstorms blow through fairly quickly. I use Accuweather minute cast which gives me 4 hour view. I plan my moves around the storms.

I don’t go out if there’s lightning as I’m...
04-15-24, 09:22 AM
Replies: 7,840
Views: 934,179
Posted By geeteeiii

Been testing my new "gravel" build. Needs some...

Been testing my new "gravel" build. Needs some slight adjustment and it should be good to go for the season. Mostly built from disgarded parts i found at work, with the tires being the most expensive...
Forum: Commuting
04-15-24, 09:17 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,383,505
Posted By C.I.

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C.ITOH; single, 52x16.
04-13-24, 05:24 PM
Replies: 7,840
Views: 934,179
Posted By VintageSteelEU

Whenever I would decide the weather is nice...

Whenever I would decide the weather is nice enough to clean the wheels on my commuter bicycle (which I do very frequently, because I ride it in all weathers and absolutely hate any dirt on the...
04-12-24, 05:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 919
Posted By ascherer

May his memory be a blessing, Sheri. Wishing...

May his memory be a blessing, Sheri. Wishing peace to you and all who love Glen.
Forum: Commuting
04-11-24, 08:19 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,515
Posted By Smaug1

I don't know about "best", as who really tries...

I don't know about "best", as who really tries them all?

For me, the ones that work out great are breathable, waterproof overpants. When I get to work and they're dirty, it doesn't matter. I just...
04-11-24, 06:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 834
Posted By RH Clark

I tell people getting off sugar would be like...

I tell people getting off sugar would be like getting off cocaine, if cocaine was so socially acceptable that we gave it to children and so cheap you could get a fix anywhere for a dollar. I've seen...
04-11-24, 05:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 834
Posted By RH Clark

I don't think anyone has to cut out all sugar and...

I don't think anyone has to cut out all sugar and all bread to be healthy. That was something I did because I was in an extreme situation weighing 360 lbs. at 50 years old. I dropped 180 lbs. in just...
04-09-24, 11:18 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 17,033
Posted By VRJAKE

Passed along years back, 1980 Medici Gran Turismo...

Passed along years back, 1980 Medici Gran Turismo that was sold with paint matched Silca and Blumel fenders:
...
Forum: Commuting
04-09-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,140
Posted By bikebikebike

Daniel4 it has those features noglider It...

Daniel4 it has those features
noglider It enhances with range beyond my ears for a mirror check.
Radar is additive , not a replacement for awareness, attention, mirrors and lights in a...
04-08-24, 08:09 AM
Replies: 491
Views: 61,352
Posted By beicster

My Raleigh International. I have replaced the...

My Raleigh International. I have replaced the white cable housing with black since this picture was taken and put Suntour barend shifters in it. ...
04-07-24, 05:59 PM
Replies: 7,840
Views: 934,179
Posted By jrg1244

Currently wrenching on what I believe to be a...

Currently wrenching on what I believe to be a 1976 Bertin C-37, with most components gold anodized like the Simplex shifters and derailleurs, Mafac levers and brakes as well as Mavic stem and Belleri...
04-07-24, 12:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 669
Posted By groth

Years ago, I used to give blood fairly regularly...

Years ago, I used to give blood fairly regularly - 3 or 4 times a year. Never noticed a problem when riding. Then one year I gave just before the FANY ride - Five hundred miles Across New York - a...
04-06-24, 06:06 PM
Replies: 491
Views: 61,352
Posted By beicster

My 91 Mercian King of Mercia. I took the bottom...

My 91 Mercian King of Mercia. I took the bottom picture when I was checking on 650b tire clearance in case I ever want to have the brake bosses moved. It takes 700x35’s with fenders. ...
04-05-24, 12:22 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 9,523
Posted By Salubrious

Thanks! It took a bit of research to sort out the...

Thanks! It took a bit of research to sort out the graphics and where they went. There's not much info on pre-war British bikes in this regard. The ride has a regal quality owing the more slack...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-24, 09:01 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 16,094
Posted By PeteHski

True, but going from Gators to GP5000 is 99%...

True, but going from Gators to GP5000 is 99% about the tyre suppleness and rolling resistance than it is about differences in tubes.
04-03-24, 05:27 AM
Replies: 491
Views: 61,352
Posted By steelbikeguy

a shot of my touring/utility bike built by Rich...

a shot of my touring/utility bike built by Rich Powers. Rich was mostly a small/hobby builder here in the midwest. Roughly 20 years and 60k miles of use, and still doing great!
...
04-02-24, 01:58 PM
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Views: 1,111,715
Posted By smontanaro

Gloves: ...

Gloves:

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04-01-24, 09:43 PM
Replies: 287
Views: 40,066
Posted By systemBuilder

1974 Schwinn Paramount P15-9, size 24". Just...

1974 Schwinn Paramount P15-9, size 24". Just finished the restoration. It was quite non-stock to begin with. I got rid of the suicide levers and downtube shifters, all cables are new including barcon...
04-01-24, 09:25 PM
Replies: 491
Views: 61,352
Posted By browngw

The green Peugeot AE8 is finally ready for the...

The green Peugeot AE8 is finally ready for the April Canadian Vintage Bicycle Show and Swap. Really nice green color....
03-31-24, 09:44 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 7,917
Posted By Fredo76

If my new Topeak Roadie TT mini pump is any...

If my new Topeak Roadie TT mini pump is any indication, mini-pump technology has improved considerably.

The TT stands for Twin Turbo, their marketing name for a bi-directional, two-stage pump....
03-31-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,920
Posted By El Chaba

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Forum: Commuting
03-30-24, 09:55 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,140
Posted By Koyote

I use Varia, and I agree that it is unhelpful for...

I use Varia, and I agree that it is unhelpful for urban environments since there are always (more or less) cars approaching from the rear. In such an environment, I just ride as if there are always...
03-30-24, 05:21 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 3,871
Posted By Troul

CO2 might have a benefit.... if the tire is...

CO2 might have a benefit.... if the tire is having a hard time fully seating, then the hit from the cartridge will have a better chance at achieving it vs a pocket E-Pump or forearm action.
Forum: Commuting
03-26-24, 09:19 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 5,572
Posted By Tundra_Man

Consecutive bicycle work commute number 1860: ...

Consecutive bicycle work commute number 1860:

We wound up getting far less snow than the weathermen were predicting, with a bit less than 2" on the ground. Most of the moisture came in the form of...
03-25-24, 04:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 340
Posted By iab

I had something similar. ...

I had something similar.


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Forum: Commuting
03-24-24, 07:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,140
Posted By rekmeyata

That's what I've been trying to tell you, it...

That's what I've been trying to tell you, it won't give you any more information, it isn't going to tell you that a car is on a collision course to hit you.
03-24-24, 11:14 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,415
Posted By pepperbelly

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03-21-24, 09:33 AM
Replies: 7,840
Views: 934,179
Posted By abshipp

I got a frame back from powder coating and had...

I got a frame back from powder coating and had some fun with a paint pen. Need to do some lining touch ups, chase & face the BB & headtube, and clean up the top of the seat cluster but it should be...
03-20-24, 04:19 PM
Replies: 7,840
Views: 934,179
Posted By big chainring

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Libertas-Mann. Started with the purchase of the frame on ebay....
03-18-24, 07:36 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 68,749
Posted By fordbailey

I'v e updated my Gran Sport since I last posted- ...

I'v e updated my Gran Sport since I last posted-
I've added a dynamo hub, light, and a rack and bag.
Same great bike. Runs 38mm Graveling slicks.
It's a great bike !
...
03-17-24, 12:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,037
Posted By Mad Honk

A bit more progress this morning with the headset...

A bit more progress this morning with the headset install. so I need to shout out to jdawginsc , because I keep showing him some junkyard tools and how inexpensive and effective they are. My HS press...
03-16-24, 05:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 503
Posted By sloar

C&V even with newer bikes

Hanging up my fire helmet Tuesday and planning some trips this summer. I changed the bars on my touring bike and just couldn’t get along with newer shifters. I wanted something simple and reliable....
03-16-24, 11:04 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,189
Posted By veganbikes

There is probably more to it than that. Yes...

There is probably more to it than that. Yes riding like that is not ideal but shouldn't have you running through chains so quickly I don't think even Quadzilla (Robert Forestermann) would go through...
03-14-24, 11:56 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 244
Posted By rlmalisz

One-upping Varia...

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03-14-24, 10:41 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,594
Posted By tcs

Stealth lights: Magnic. They work by eddy current...

Stealth lights: Magnic. They work by eddy current and are StVZO-rated. From their comparison video, a pair throws more light on the road than a StVZO 20 lux lamp, but not as much as a 40 lux. A bit...
Forum: Commuting
03-12-24, 08:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 742
Posted By ThermionicScott

I use a gallon-size Ziploc bag, rolled up and...

I use a gallon-size Ziploc bag, rolled up and folded twice under the saddle when it's not raining. They can get a little ratty over the years, but still do a perfect job of protecting your saddle...
Forum: Commuting
03-12-24, 03:29 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 9,862
Posted By Strawbunyan

Had the day off today so I rode to work and back...

Had the day off today so I rode to work and back round trip on the new tires. Other than some saddle and cockpit adjustments I am ready to begin commuting. The ride was not nearly as bad as i thought...
03-12-24, 12:46 PM
Replies: 7,840
Views: 934,179
Posted By non-fixie

Been playing with the sportif concept for the...

Been playing with the sportif concept for the past weeks. Getting close to something I like.

...
03-11-24, 05:40 PM
Replies: 7,840
Views: 934,179
Posted By mackgoo

Just finished assembly. ...

Just finished assembly.

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