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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-23, 11:55 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 117,530
Posted By Schreck83

Here is a list of serial numbers people have...

Here is a list of serial numbers people have posted to this thread over the years. I compiled it to date a couple of mid-70's Motos I have. There are discontinuities and likely some errors, but I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-23, 03:18 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 39,507
Posted By etherhuffer

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

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_2906_64999dfe511268fd3e170c699b3f73a62890ffa2.jpeg
Just got this today. King Of Mercia in a sport touring geometry.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-23, 06:51 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 39,507
Posted By Mr. 66

Just adding this one to the...

Just adding this one to the group.https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_1495_e0164fd83b7d9fc708ff8ebea1bc3f1bc22e1f45.jpg
Built up Shimano 600 with XTR rd, in this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-23, 06:09 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 39,507
Posted By Chuckk

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

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/976x632/headset_8385a6ba046ab8ca7773a3978a31ebd0480c2c10.jpg
Nice touch!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-23, 01:44 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 39,507
Posted By Chuckk

Can't believe that I haven't posted to this...

Can't believe that I haven't posted to this thread!
I got it from the original owner at a garage sale, and converted it back from being hybridized.
It was mostly Shimano 600, but replacing parts...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-22, 06:50 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 39,507
Posted By El Chaba

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/aa8572df_3e92_4f0b_8e2c_2eaa4adf508e_779298379d7aa99475138a1cfda1d0670aa5ce6e.jpeg
How about a tandem…..from about 1980, but with some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-22, 09:58 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 39,507
Posted By Kilroy1988

I'm surprised that I was the last one to post in...

I'm surprised that I was the last one to post in this thread more than four years ago! At that time I was only dreaming about owning a Mercian so I guess it's about time I bump it up again! I've been...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-15-22, 08:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,516
Posted By Jtravels

:thumb: But do remember this.. you cannot...

:thumb:

But do remember this.. you cannot teach an old dog new tricks lol.

I will admit w sound and feel even given my Midland hearing I can do a good job without my tension meter. Get your...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-15-22, 01:42 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,516
Posted By cxwrench

Wow, an entire dozen? I promise they would have...

Wow, an entire dozen? I promise they would have been better if you'd had some way to judge tension. I've built close to 2000 and use one on every wheel I build or true.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-14-22, 07:21 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,831
Posted By ajh.me

and I'm only four more posts before I'm less a...

and I'm only four more posts before I'm less a newbie.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-14-22, 07:21 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,516
Posted By pdlamb

140 kgf sounds pretty high to me. I'd try to...

140 kgf sounds pretty high to me. I'd try to take it down to 120 kgf tops, 110 would be better.

Non-drive side tension will be what it needs to be to get the dish straight. (That's why some...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-21-22, 03:51 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,102
Posted By pipeliner

Galvanic corrosion requires dissimilar metals....

Galvanic corrosion requires dissimilar metals. Carbon fiber composites have no metal content.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-21, 02:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,481
Posted By Andy Somnifac

Because he wants to start some garbage?

Because he wants to start some garbage?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-21, 06:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,481
Posted By Atlas Shrugged

Then why post this?

Then why post this?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-16-18, 05:27 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 36,277
Posted By superpletch

I purchased a carbon frame from alibaba (hongfu...

I purchased a carbon frame from alibaba (hongfu fm-088) and am completely satisfied. ordered and shipped right to my door. built up with hand built wheels and di2 components. I wanted disc brake...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-16-18, 09:11 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 36,277
Posted By tagaproject6

Are you saying that you have no experience in...

Are you saying that you have no experience in dealing with Alibaba nor buying a bike from them? If you cannot "imagine anything of quality coming out that box from Alibaba or whatever", why are you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-15-18, 10:01 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 36,277
Posted By fixedweasel

Have you ridden any frames from China or Taiwan?...

Have you ridden any frames from China or Taiwan? Wait...............................before you answer that. Trek, Cannondale, Fuji, Felt, Specialized, etc., etc., etc.* are all made in China and/or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-11-18, 10:56 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 36,277
Posted By CliffordK

With AliExpress, the payments go into an escrow...

With AliExpress, the payments go into an escrow account. After the parts arrive, one has a couple of weeks to leave feedback. If one ignores the feedback, it is assumed to be OK, and the vendor is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-11-18, 09:54 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 36,277
Posted By 2_i

My AliExpress experience was quite so-so, with...

My AliExpress experience was quite so-so, with average certainly worse than Ebay. When I bought a bike part, the seller never sent anything. After I started complaining, they stated that they ran...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-15, 09:46 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 39,507
Posted By noglider

Now that this thread is revived, it's time for...

Now that this thread is revived, it's time for you to post pictures of the bike here. I've seen it in the flesh, but, ya know ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-28-15, 07:48 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 39,507
Posted By gomango

That's a looker. Probably rides like a dream...

That's a looker.

Probably rides like a dream with those wide tires.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-15, 11:01 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 39,507
Posted By MZilliox

Thread resurrection with a 1970 Superlight ...

Thread resurrection with a 1970 Superlight
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/531/20173380639_96bcd2ab82_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/wJDRez)Mercian Superlight Original 8-6 (https://flic.kr/p/wJDRez) by...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-11, 05:39 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 11,093
Posted By rootboy

Ah. You own a Singer and a Legnano? And here I...

Ah. You own a Singer and a Legnano? And here I thought you may be a mere piker, interested in re-painting that classic old Moto. One shouldn't entertain assumptions. After seeing that chain stay,...
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