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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-24, 10:38 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,140,797
Posted By SoCaled

Not C or V, but FREE Gary Fisher cargo...

Not C or V, but FREE
Gary Fisher cargo (extracycle) - Free - LA, CA

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1920x1920/cargo_bke_free_411d0f0fccd0824b9c7bac292f2f2048eb208706.jpg
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-12-23, 11:53 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 6,053
Posted By Jay Turberville

I 100% agree. I think you could add a weight...

I 100% agree. I think you could add a weight limit as well. But that's it. It works well for cars and it is the kind of thing that police are well versed in enforcing. It is much harder to enforce...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-12-23, 11:47 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 6,053
Posted By Jay Turberville

I hope not. The e-bike is a good niche that I...

I hope not. The e-bike is a good niche that I think can help more people exploit the benefits of low speed health oriented transportation. The key is to keep the e-bike as being something similar to...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-11-23, 09:41 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 6,053
Posted By Leisesturm

The number one opinion of the majority of people...

The number one opinion of the majority of people on BF is that an e-bike is 'cheating'. Especially if it has any kind of throttle in the system. The number two opinion of the majority of people on BF...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-09-23, 07:53 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 6,053
Posted By Leisesturm

I doubt it. Europeans by and large aren't haters...

I doubt it. Europeans by and large aren't haters like Americans. Why on earth would something succeed by being underpowered and impractical? E-bikes succeed because everything succeeds in the...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-08-23, 09:20 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 6,053
Posted By john m flores

These things are already all over Manhattan: ...

These things are already all over Manhattan:

https://momentummag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/TN-Dutch-X-3.jpg
SOURCE:...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-08-23, 07:43 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 6,053
Posted By Robert C

And where have you seen this thing speeding down...

And where have you seen this thing speeding down a sidewalk or MUP?

. . . Oh, that's right, you haven't. The mere fact that it exists is enough to be bothered by. I can not come up with many...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-07-23, 02:08 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,717
Posted By Leisesturm

Two things: 1. Amazon is just a retailer. Nothing...

Two things: 1. Amazon is just a retailer. Nothing more, nothing less. They don't sell more junk than anyone else. Or less. If you can buy something at Ace or Home Depot or Lowes, by all means do. But...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-23, 09:17 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,140,797
Posted By unworthy1

Do NOT, repeat NOT make this frame into a "fixie...

Do NOT, repeat NOT make this frame into a "fixie build"...sheesh! :twitchy:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-23, 12:46 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,140,797
Posted By SoCaled

Merz Allez - $499 - Rancho Santa Margarita, CA ...

Merz Allez - $499 - Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3582833241997631/?
Maybe a little spendy? but nice tall one
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-23, 04:44 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,140,797
Posted By curbtender

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/bik/d/novato-zinn...

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/bik/d/novato-zinn-xxxl-custom-built-mtb-frame/7679981957.htmlZinn XXXL Custom Built MTB Frame - $700 (novato)‹image 1 of 6›...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-23, 08:00 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,140,797
Posted By rekmeyata

The Raleigh has the original sew up tires but...

The Raleigh has the original sew up tires but will need to be reglued? LMAO!!! I think he means the tires will need to be REPLACED! The pump will not fit the frame but is period correct, so what...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-23, 07:26 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,140,797
Posted By SoCaled

I tried to create a subtle difference from my...

I tried to create a subtle difference from my normal posts, the question marks and lack of pictures were meant to show my skepticism. Didn't quite belong in "wacky" but felt like it was worthy of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-23, 06:55 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,140,797
Posted By Senior Ryder 00

Is it just me or is this ad extremely weird? ...

Is it just me or is this ad extremely weird?
Funny that he covered the signature on the “history” letter. Who refers to Edward Schwinn as “Eddie”? Did the frame really sit in inventory for about a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-23, 02:48 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,140,797
Posted By mhespenheide

The actual current model frame costs $3,495.

The actual current model frame costs $3,495.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-23, 10:45 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,140,797
Posted By NOLA Sekai 4K

Here's a pic of the Sekai 2700, and my Sekai...

Here's a pic of the Sekai 2700, and my Sekai 4000.

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1200x900/sekai_2700_900faf7a01a168eb32007d223bed38329d4cb17b.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-23, 11:10 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,140,797
Posted By Headpost

That might be wishful thinking. I highly doubt...

That might be wishful thinking. I highly doubt that the person who has their one brake brake set up so the pad hits right around middle of THE TIRE cares about hiding a sawed-off hanger!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-23, 09:54 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,140,797
Posted By mhespenheide

I'm 6'4" and this looks taller than I'd even want...

I'm 6'4" and this looks taller than I'd even want to take a flyer on. :(
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-23, 08:40 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,140,797
Posted By Jazzyg72

thank you!!! that will be a great deal for...

thank you!!! that will be a great deal for someone. VGC and a reasonable price! Sadly too big for me.......
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-23, 05:50 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,140,797
Posted By steine13

>> "Going for" is asking price. and >> Those...

>> "Going for" is asking price.
and
>> Those are the selling prices I guess.

Asking prices are First Amendment exercises and often meaningless.
Selling prices are where the information is. Same...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-23, 08:00 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,140,797
Posted By Bianchigirll

Geez this almost like two bikes for the price of...

Geez this almost like two bikes for the price of one.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-23, 07:45 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,140,797
Posted By ehcoplex

Actually....... a vaunted PX-10, unless modified,...

Actually....... a vaunted PX-10, unless modified, would've had Simplex derailleurs! ;) But point taken- we can't expect everyone to treat bicycles with the reverence and respect most of us here do!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-23, 06:51 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,140,797
Posted By Bianchigirll

As horrifying as this may sound, to some people a...

As horrifying as this may sound, to some people a bicycle is well just a bicycle. Everyone's heard of Schwinn but perhaps these folks don't know how nice a Serotta is so to them it was nothing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-23, 04:20 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,140,797
Posted By Bianchigirll

It's dented at the factory :lol:

It's dented at the factory :lol:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-23, 03:19 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,140,797
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

They put that dent in at the factory to aid in...

They put that dent in at the factory to aid in crankarm clearance.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-22, 04:35 PM
Replies: 617
Views: 82,974
Posted By Jacob_R_59

1980 Davidson Custom “Day Tourer”

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The seatpost is an aluminum 2 bolt Campagnolo...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-04-22, 09:21 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,730
Posted By Barrettscv

I have a verbal agreement & a deposit with a...

I have a verbal agreement & a deposit with a buyer for the chrome Paramount.

Michael “Barrettscv”
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-24-22, 08:02 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,652
Posted By JulesCW

65 cm 1984 Specialized Expedition

12/27 SOLD EDIT 12/09/2022 Now $750! Before I go put this on the Bay I'll try a price drop here. Was asking $850 net to me plus shipping, now asking $750 net plus shipping at actual cost. One...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-21, 06:07 PM
Replies: 617
Views: 82,974
Posted By pcb

And the weird 1x '74 Harry Quinn, which has seen...

And the weird 1x '74 Harry Quinn, which has seen a bunch of different builds and is an unphotographed Campy/S-A S3X build at the moment, will hang out for a while longer. Likely ditch the S3X for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-21, 05:58 PM
Replies: 617
Views: 82,974
Posted By pcb

'72 Hetchins Italia should get prepped and go on...

'72 Hetchins Italia should get prepped and go on the block soon...

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50473497752_db646a41ec_b.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-03-21, 01:18 PM
Replies: 617
Views: 82,974
Posted By Jacob_R_59

My Black Bike!

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Here’s my 1975 64cm California Masi Gran Criterium. I’m the second owner. It’s a repaint by Brian Baylis.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-21, 08:45 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 15,159
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

The OP should just try it. If his flats can't be...

The OP should just try it. If his flats can't be fitted with toe clips, rat trap pedals, clips and straps are all quite cheap. The big investment going clipless is the shoes. Good shoes make a...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-21, 04:07 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 15,159
Posted By Broctoon

False. I am an intermediate amateur rider,...

False.

I am an intermediate amateur rider, 51 years old and not very powerful. When sprinting up short, steep hills, I most definitely pull up on the pedals. In fact, I deliberately concentrate on...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-21, 03:39 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 15,159
Posted By Koyote

Umm, what?

Umm, what?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-21, 11:00 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 15,159
Posted By Broctoon

I’m not sure how much of a safety issue it is, or...

I’m not sure how much of a safety issue it is, or how much it improves performance in an objective, measurable way—besides on fast uphill sprints, where foot retention definitely makes a difference...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-21, 09:11 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 15,159
Posted By MinnMan

It's about spinning. Nothing like it. I...

It's about spinning. Nothing like it. I recommend.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-20-21, 01:07 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 7,741
Posted By Leinster

A liter of water weighs one kilogram (at STP,...

A liter of water weighs one kilogram (at STP, near enough). And a liter is a cube 10cm on one side. And a hectare is a square 100m on one side. That is the great thing about the metric system, is how...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-18-21, 12:10 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 7,741
Posted By Marcus_Ti

It is always an option. Just like using Daylight...

It is always an option. Just like using Daylight Switching Time, as a society we just choose to keep punching ourselves in the face for the sake of punching ourselves in the face.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-09-21, 09:53 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 12,921
Posted By yrrej

Well I am over eighty years old and bought a Vado...

Well I am over eighty years old and bought a Vado SL 5.0 last September and already have over thousand miles on the rascal, go for it....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-08-21, 09:34 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 12,921
Posted By bfaIllini

69 1/2 yrs old. Bought a 2020 Specialized Roubaix...

69 1/2 yrs old. Bought a 2020 Specialized Roubaix when moved to Boulder 2 yrs ago and realized I needed hydraulic disc brakes for all the hill/mountain descents. Went over the handlebars at 35 mph...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-08-21, 07:11 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 12,921
Posted By Johnk3

When I was about to turn 70, I decided to get a...

When I was about to turn 70, I decided to get a custom Cinelli Supercorsa. That process ended up being a nightmare. As a result, I ordered a custom Cicli Barco using Columbus XCr stainless steel...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-08-21, 03:37 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 7,982
Posted By 5 mph

THIS IS HOW A GOOD BIKE SHOULD BE STORED!!!! ...

THIS IS HOW A GOOD BIKE SHOULD BE STORED!!!!

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-05-21, 09:56 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 12,921
Posted By Biker395

Yep. That is what I say. I am on a 10speed...

Yep. That is what I say. I am on a 10speed system, and am completely happy with it. I am not feeling the siren call of disc brakes or eshifting.

But it sounds as if both are attractive and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-05-21, 09:08 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 12,921
Posted By Wildwood

Seems like you may want new technology that the...

Seems like you may want new technology that the Merlin cannot easily accept.

Same age as you, I don't feel the need for 12sp cassettes, disc brakes or e-shifting - but if I did, I would buy it.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-05-21, 08:23 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 12,921
Posted By caloso

Get the bike. How old will you be if you...

Get the bike.

How old will you be if you don’t get it?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-17-20, 07:49 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 6,271
Posted By Koyote

I rode this past Sunday - it was 36 degrees and...

I rode this past Sunday - it was 36 degrees and raining. I think you need to HTFU.

Also, you haven't told us what you are wearing. What layers, what are they made of, do you have a vest or jacket,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-10-20, 04:54 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 18,519
Posted By iab

They knew how to harden the **** up in the day. ...

They knew how to harden the **** up in the day.

Giovanni Valetti. Likely a 48 up front, 17/19/21 in back.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50192735367_86eaeef89c_h.jpg...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-24-20, 06:18 PM
Replies: 273
Views: 22,504
Posted By Darth Lefty

Threads like these I’m still surprised people...

Threads like these I’m still surprised people don’t learn how to do this when they were, like, eight or ten, and there are actually classes and even practice
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-24-20, 03:03 PM
Replies: 273
Views: 22,504
Posted By tomato coupe

You're fine without any tools. To be clear,...

You're fine without any tools. To be clear, however, DO NOT CALL ME IF YOU GET A FLAT! I will not come to get you.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-24-20, 12:57 PM
Replies: 273
Views: 22,504
Posted By Ghazmh

Why bother carrying a heavy water bottle?...

Why bother carrying a heavy water bottle? Hopefully someone will be standing by the road just waiting to give you free water.......
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