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03-15-24, 04:37 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,394
Posted By indyfabz

Thanks for saving me some time looking this up. ...

Thanks for saving me some time looking this up.

And it’s funny. Just the other day I commented that he appeared to have abandoned the “I’m doing it right and you’re doing it wrong.” threads. I’m...
03-14-24, 06:23 PM
Replies: 27,895
Views: 4,479,722
Posted By 52telecaster

Not English but I am rocking an aw hub. On a...

Not English but I am rocking an aw hub. On a camping trip tonight on the Rock Island trail....
03-14-24, 04:40 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,394
Posted By tomato coupe

Two type of cyclist I just dont understand I...

Two type of cyclist I just dont understand

I suspect there are a lot more than two types of riders you don’t understand.
03-14-24, 03:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 539
Posted By schensted

‘84 Fuji Touring Series V Refurbishment

I’ve always admired the Japanese-built loaded touring bikes of the early-mid ‘80s, classics like the Miyata 1000, Specialized Expedition, Nishiki Cresta, and the subject of this project, the Fuji...
03-13-24, 02:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 221
Posted By SharpByCoop

Wheel stand 'lock' for polishing

I'm doing a bunch of refurbishing of wheels and rims. Polishing them yeilds SUCH great results. You will agree.

I found it hard to polish rims on my stand. When I used the cloth I want to pull it...
03-13-24, 07:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 444
Posted By smd4

Buy a new headset. They're cheap.

Buy a new headset. They're cheap.
03-12-24, 01:37 PM
Replies: 27,895
Views: 4,479,722
Posted By Salubrious

I'm in St. Paul where the Mississippi River has...

I'm in St. Paul where the Mississippi River has cut bluffs about 220 feet high; if you ride in the river bottoms you have to get back up somehow- using one of those hill thingys.
03-11-24, 08:04 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 4,872
Posted By Koyote

Pretty much everything great about bf in one...

Pretty much everything great about bf in one thread, right?
03-11-24, 08:01 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 4,872
Posted By StanSeven

Wow. What a thread. Rydabent started it with...

Wow. What a thread. Rydabent started it with posts by Larry, Indy, smd4, vegan, calamariachris, and Koyote. And it’s still just two pages.
03-11-24, 10:30 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 4,872
Posted By mstateglfr

I mean, your subject line is true, but admittedly...

I mean, your subject line is true, but admittedly your reasoning is not what I figured you would cite. Of the 50 reasons why the UCI could be called inconsistent, I really never would have put...
03-10-24, 04:36 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 3,301
Posted By 3alarmer

...I just checked on the various hernia repair...

...I just checked on the various hernia repair meshes, because I'm about 3 1/2 weeks post surgery. I didn't think to specify "no Carbon Fiber Mesh" at time of surgery, but thankfully they're still...
03-10-24, 03:00 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 3,301
Posted By Paul Barnard

Carbon fiber absolutely has a place...as fishing...

Carbon fiber absolutely has a place...as fishing pole material.
03-09-24, 11:31 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 5,341
Posted By Chr0m0ly

I went through this a few years back during our...

I went through this a few years back during our move to New York.
Went from roughly 20 down to 4-5 bikes and 3-4 frames… ?

I haven’t read through the 6 pages yet, but if no one’s mentioned the...
03-08-24, 05:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 228
Posted By cb400bill

Merged three threads.

Merged three threads.
03-07-24, 02:34 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 1,836
Posted By choddo

I think there is a step missing where you put the...

I think there is a step missing where you put the chain in the jar ;)

I agree wd40 isn’t up to the job but my son uses it and I allow him to make his own decisions from time to time.
03-07-24, 02:18 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 1,836
Posted By FBinNY

Bike Forums has a sub-forum ideally suited for...

Bike Forums has a sub-forum ideally suited for this subject.

It's P&R (politics & religion) and IMO should be P, R & Chain lube.

This subject stirs up all kinds of pointless arguments, and...
03-06-24, 06:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 375
Posted By CriticalThought

Pristine Miyata 912 Found Up In The Rafters - 1981

In another thread I mentioned finding a beautiful ~1970 Zeus Competition (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1289327-near-unmolested-barn-find-zeus-competition-1970s.html) and the neighbor...
03-06-24, 05:42 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,032
Posted By squirtdad

Question: What type of riding do you do? do...

Question: What type of riding do you do? do you really need full suspension?
03-06-24, 12:11 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 5,341
Posted By AdventureManCO

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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:D
03-04-24, 07:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 262
Posted By veganbikes

Probably the worst that will happen with DIY is...

Probably the worst that will happen with DIY is you are back to square one and the best is you have a new heal. I bet one of these folks with the 3D printers could make a heal for it with some...
03-04-24, 06:59 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 5,341
Posted By cinelliguy

My vintage bicycle buying and selling short...

My vintage bicycle buying and selling short story.

Started buying in 1999, number grew from 2 riders, by 2007 I had 32 riders, 3 non-rides, two of them Cinelli Lasers (one attached), 4 framesets....
03-03-24, 10:23 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,006
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

A real reason why wax is not as long lasting as...

A real reason why wax is not as long lasting as an oil can be is its lack of flow. Wax gets scuffed/rubbed/scraped off the chain's surfaces in use and wax being a solid the now bare spots won't...
03-03-24, 11:24 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,006
Posted By Barry2

Shimano & YBN & WAX on both chains.

It's a small group you're looking for.
Don't expect many pertinent replies.
Including mine! :)

Barry
...
03-03-24, 09:24 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,479
Posted By Shadco

Trek = the new Yeti .

Trek = the new Yeti

.
03-01-24, 07:25 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 2,099
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Do you guys have some magical pump heads where...

Do you guys have some magical pump heads where you can pull the head off without losing a bunch of pressure? Because every time I try to pull off my lever action pump head it loses probably >5 psi...
02-28-24, 11:38 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,073
Posted By blacknbluebikes

After attaching a baseball card to the seat stay,...

After attaching a baseball card to the seat stay, I simply count the clicks, divide by the number of spokes on the wheel, then multiply by the circumference of the tire, expressed in miles. I was...
02-25-24, 01:37 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,996
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Well, there's your problem! You care what other...

Well, there's your problem!
You care what other people think.

That's an expensive personality trait.
02-24-24, 04:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 593
Posted By Repack Rider

Bike World 50 years ago, April 1974

In 1973 my friend Steve Wilde (R.I.P.) told me that a photographer wanted images of bicycle riders. We were joined by Gil de la Roza when we rode behind the photographer sitting backwards on the back...
02-23-24, 07:52 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,429
Posted By gugie

I'm surprised no one has mentioned the best...

I'm surprised no one has mentioned the best method.

Chuck the adjustable BB and put in a sealed bearing unit.
02-23-24, 03:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 576
Posted By 52telecaster

The one that's the right size.

The one that's the right size.
02-22-24, 04:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 368
Posted By polymorphself

Real hard to say without seeing photos of the...

Real hard to say without seeing photos of the bike. That being said, $325 for a Grand Prix is pushing it even in totally refurbished condition.
02-22-24, 01:14 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,445
Posted By Jeff Wills

My bike has a 24 tooth chainring and a 34 tooth...

My bike has a 24 tooth chainring and a 34 tooth cog.
Get off my lawn. :crash:
02-21-24, 06:37 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 980
Posted By Vintage_Cyclist

https://www.bikeforums.net/19598681-post6.html

https://www.bikeforums.net/19598681-post6.html
02-20-24, 05:32 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,355
Posted By 70sSanO

Being able to do quality work quickly. You...

Being able to do quality work quickly.

You don’t have to be a mechanic to do a quality job, but doing a quality job in a time frame that maintains a livelihood is what distinguishes the pro from...
02-19-24, 03:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 619
Posted By iab

The only bike I considered buying, and was really...

The only bike I considered buying, and was really close to it. The crank/pedals/stem/bars/levers were worth the price of admission, but it is really a well-made frame. An early/mid-50s Dora (the...
02-19-24, 03:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 699
Posted By twsindypa

BikeBoomPeugeot Website Update

Greetings,
I am now semi-retired giving me more time to work on my BikeBoomPeugeot website, which is actively being updated. I am not sure how many Peugeot brochures I have in the queue, but they...
02-16-24, 01:31 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,360
Posted By indyfabz

She’d change her name to Taylor Zwift!

She’d change her name to Taylor Zwift!
02-15-24, 11:51 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,554
Posted By bikingshearer

Ah, statistical confirmation, or at least...

Ah, statistical confirmation, or at least evidence, of what I had already observed: This C&V thing is an old-guy sausage-fest.
02-14-24, 10:04 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,554
Posted By jjhabbs

Pictures from our Vintage Bike Party! JVRBG

Hey guys,
Just sharing some shots from the party. A video is coming in about 9 days. We had about 35 people. Many brought bikes to show! Almost had a full house. So glad everyone came. Shared a...
02-13-24, 06:57 PM
Replies: 279
Views: 7,960
Posted By indyfabz

+1.Ask me how I know.:D

+1.Ask me how I know.:D
02-13-24, 01:20 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,714
Posted By Maelochs

Giant agrees to sell kids and mountain bikes at...

Giant agrees to sell kids and mountain bikes at Dick's-owned specialty stores

I am all for selling mountain bikes but I don't think Dick's or Giant should be selling kids before they reach their...
02-11-24, 11:00 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 5,651
Posted By MarcusT

Did people really not watch the game because one...

Did people really not watch the game because one person was in attendance?
02-10-24, 09:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,234
Posted By Bianchigirll

:eek: :twitchy: WOW!! jjhabbs Thank...

:eek: :twitchy: WOW!!

jjhabbs Thank You for a fabulous event and great day of “cycling”. All the hype and ambiance of a bike race without the sweat and exhaustion!
02-09-24, 02:55 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,137
Posted By jamesdak

Ummm...... I may have gotten carried away last...

Ummm...... I may have gotten carried away last year. :o

Picked this up in celebration for recovering from my first knee replacement. 2004 C40 MkIV, the closest C.F. bike I've ridden that mimics...
02-08-24, 02:08 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,115
Posted By Trakhak

In addition to the other advice, double-check...

In addition to the other advice, double-check that the axle ends don't protrude past the outer faces of the dropouts. Otherwise, the skewer might be clamping partly on one or both of the axle ends...
02-07-24, 11:55 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,966
Posted By bibliobob

'73 Spence Wolf Cinelli With Original Documents

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02-07-24, 06:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 319
Posted By digger

That idea worked! Thank you! ...

That idea worked! Thank you!
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02-06-24, 06:36 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 953
Posted By Trakhak

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/fCwAAOSwdd1lCJvb/s-...

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/fCwAAOSwdd1lCJvb/s-l1600.jpg
02-06-24, 12:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 672
Posted By indyfabz

Anybody know where I can meet call girls from...

Anybody know where I can meet call girls from Dubai? :innocent:
02-05-24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 859
Posted By Wildwood

I won't do another, I won't do another, I won't...

I won't do another, I won't do another, I won't do another, I won't.....
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