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01-04-24, 08:48 PM
Replies: 3,222
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Posted By ascherer

I finally finished cleaning the old glue residue...

I finally finished cleaning the old glue residue off the Schwinn rims. As I've mentioned, there was very little on them and it was fairly brittle. For better or worse I used fiber abrasive wheels in...
12-02-23, 02:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 534
Posted By PilotFishBob

I have a Merlin I bought a few years ago as a...

I have a Merlin I bought a few years ago as a frameset, not the Extralight but it has the threaded bottom bracket so I didn't have to mess with the press-fit thing. It's a great ride and I just put...
12-02-23, 01:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 534
Posted By VRJAKE

Actually, I'm often perplexed by the high prices...

Actually, I'm often perplexed by the high prices asked for titanium bikes and frames that are 20 - 30 years old. Many sit on ebay for a long duration. Sold bikes usually for <$1000 it seems. Despite...
12-02-23, 12:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 534
Posted By chain_whipped

True that! The entire bike market is going...

True that! The entire bike market is going upside down, including Campagnolo announcement they're out for any 2024 pro sponsorship.

Give it a few years but they trend will be schitt piles of...
12-02-23, 12:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 534
Posted By seagrade

Having owned a Merlin Road in the mid-90s I...

Having owned a Merlin Road in the mid-90s I picked up a c. 2002 Extralight a year or three ago and have been very happy with it - reasonable price, threaded bb, clearance for 28-30mm tyres.

I...
12-02-23, 12:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 534
Posted By abdon

Years back I sold my Merlin extra light frame for...

Years back I sold my Merlin extra light frame for $1k so I could use the Dura Ace 7800 group on a build for my daughter. It may just be the time to hunt one down. That bike rode like a dream.
12-02-23, 11:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 534
Posted By reissue59

I have a Merlin Extralight, i call it the wizard....

I have a Merlin Extralight, i call it the wizard. Before i bought it, i checked for cracks. I check on a weekly basis, so far so good.
it has all the benefits of steel but lighter. Very easy to...
12-02-23, 11:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 534
Posted By Kontact

Lots of Extralights remain uncracked 30 years...

Lots of Extralights remain uncracked 30 years later. It's my favorite bike.

I would not be surprised that 1" forks and rim brakes are a factor these days as well.

People are really missing out...
12-02-23, 09:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 534
Posted By MrGastrognome

It's a buyers market right now. Lots of folks...

It's a buyers market right now. Lots of folks have been unloading their pandemic purchases and prices across the board are coming down from the '20-'22 spike.
12-02-23, 09:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 534
Posted By bargainguy

The used bike market has collapsed. Prices are...

The used bike market has collapsed. Prices are dropping across the board. Bikes that you might have considered unobtanium are now suddenly becoming more affordable.

The good news is that there...
11-05-23, 11:52 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 320
Posted By Brewsmith

FS: Rough Rider Suntour Superbe Shift Kit and Brake

Pulled these off an 80's Specialized Allez that spent a loooong time in storage. As such the parts have surface corrosion etc. and need a good bath, but are in good functional condition. The screw...
09-04-23, 05:36 PM
Replies: 3,222
Views: 409,303
Posted By MooneyBloke

Then why did you talk about inflating to 130 and...

Then why did you talk about inflating to 130 and 140 psi as though this was desirable? I run 100 in the front and 110 in the rear with 23mm tires, and I've given some thought to dropping ten psi in...
08-27-23, 03:51 PM
Replies: 288
Views: 17,486
Posted By Kabuki12

I see a golden opportunity to buy bikes! Yes, I...

I see a golden opportunity to buy bikes! Yes, I have seen the demand drop. I have seen prices way down on some very nice classics. But , if you have time and patience , you can still sell something...
08-17-23, 02:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 736
Posted By BMC_Kid

Thanks! It definitely needs a special frame for...

Thanks! It definitely needs a special frame for the right person and circumstance.
08-17-23, 02:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 736
Posted By jjames1452

I would love to build a bike with that group!! ...

I would love to build a bike with that group!! However $1k is a little too much for me now. Best of luck!!
08-09-23, 10:17 AM
Replies: 2,358
Views: 1,042,583
Posted By pinkheadedbug

'Thin Blue Line' Lightning, by Silent Sports in Toronto

Fresh off FB marketplace, literally haven't even ridden her yet, but quite the looker!

Apparently 'Thin Blue LIne' was the house brand of Silent Sports in Thornhill, Ontario.

853 main tubes...
07-16-23, 03:00 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 6,287
Posted By daviddavieboy

I am confused . 29" a MTB standard 700c is the...

I am confused . 29" a MTB standard 700c is the road bike standard but are the same size. The tires are interchangeable as long as the width of the rim bed is similar. I do this regularly on my...
07-15-23, 08:33 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 6,287
Posted By AdventureManCO

1980 Huffy Le Grande rebuilt as a 23lb Campagnolo...

1980 Huffy Le Grande rebuilt as a 23lb Campagnolo Super Record race machine. Even just saying that cracks me up inside. It shouldn't exist. But it does.

Huge disclaimer: This will take you...
07-14-23, 09:12 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 6,287
Posted By AdventureManCO

My DIY gravel bike: ...

My DIY gravel bike:

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1500/gravelbike_98163dabd669b03c9659a4a51292609ad29d33f6.jpeg
07-14-23, 10:41 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,753
Posted By Bad Lag

EJM73, You really need a wheel truing stand....

EJM73,

You really need a wheel truing stand. It can be done without one but, trust me, you really need one - even if you build the stand yourself.

Of course, you must have a good spoke wrench...
07-14-23, 10:30 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 6,287
Posted By zandoval

Repurposing an old bike is fun. Economically...

Repurposing an old bike is fun. Economically speaking commercially produced bikes have never been affordable for some. When the first Stump Jumpers came out in the early 80's there is no way I could...
07-14-23, 08:28 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,753
Posted By bargainguy

So a different question: Is this a one-off...

So a different question: Is this a one-off project or a skill you plan on using quite a bit?

If it's a one-off, you can read articles & books, watch internet videos, and proceed at your leisure.
...
07-14-23, 08:21 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 6,287
Posted By bikemig

Bridgestones tend to command a premium but yeah...

Bridgestones tend to command a premium but yeah that's a lot of money for that bike. For significantly less money, you can get a top notch vintage MTB with nicer parts. I like how Peterson spec'd...
07-14-23, 07:42 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 6,287
Posted By repechage

There was a time when the Tour de France was run...

There was a time when the Tour de France was run over dirt roads, as late as the middle 1970’s. Merckx used a Colnago.
07-14-23, 05:58 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 6,287
Posted By bikemig

There are obviously a lot of different bikes you...

There are obviously a lot of different bikes you can ride on gravel. Personally I focus on two things: bike fit (which obviously always matters) and tire size. They say that size doesn't always...
07-14-23, 05:24 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 6,287
Posted By ehcoplex

My '87 Trek 400 (pictured earlier in the thread)...

My '87 Trek 400 (pictured earlier in the thread) has gone from something I picked up simply because it was very cheap & local and I didn't really think I'd keep, to the bike I now ride most often....
07-13-23, 10:28 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 6,287
Posted By mstateglfr

You bought that bike, added new tires, new...

You bought that bike, added new tires, new brakes, and those carbon wheels...all for a few hundred?
I need to learn to buy like you.
07-13-23, 08:24 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 6,287
Posted By mpetry912

there is definitely a cycling industrial complex...

there is definitely a cycling industrial complex that is determined to sell us more stuff every year. More speeds, more gears, etc

however it's great when a bike is not so "purpose specific"...
07-12-23, 04:17 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 6,287
Posted By mstateglfr

As is the case each time this well worn topic...

As is the case each time this well worn topic comes up, you aren't forced to buy a new gravel bike if the cost is higher than what you want to pay.
- that doesn't mean others are ripped off because...
07-12-23, 03:01 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 6,287
Posted By scarlson

Oh, sure, every bike I build is a DIY gravel...

Oh, sure, every bike I build is a DIY gravel bike.

Also any bike is a gravel bike, if you ride on gravel with it!

I like '80s touring frames (built for 27" wheels but the canti brakes reach...
06-17-23, 12:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 450
Posted By bibliobob

Solid score!

Solid score!
06-11-23, 03:10 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,302
Posted By cb400bill

I guess that I will start. Here’s my Waterford...

I guess that I will start. Here’s my Waterford built 85 Paramount.


https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1351/img_7836_4648465e2186888bedf92b5a533f835e681a50ba.jpeg
05-12-23, 12:23 PM
Replies: 3,222
Views: 409,303
Posted By CV-6

I will second this recommendation. Both tubular...

I will second this recommendation. Both tubular and open models are excellent.
05-07-23, 06:27 AM
Replies: 3,222
Views: 409,303
Posted By MooneyBloke

Having spent quality time with the insides of...

Having spent quality time with the insides of sew-ups I have to agree here. Not only have butyl tubed sew-ups been unpleasant to ride by comparison, but evidently, latex tubes work better with...
05-06-23, 09:32 PM
Replies: 3,222
Views: 409,303
Posted By DiabloScott

I recommend you re-consider your butyl tube...

I recommend you re-consider your butyl tube criterion. These are very nice, with latex tubes. May be discontinued but still available.


S-Works Turbo Hell Of The North Tubular Black/Transparent...
05-04-23, 06:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 470
Posted By somebikeguy

Thanks for the help all, I found a 55cm that...

Thanks for the help all, I found a 55cm that ought to be on its way to me today...
04-29-23, 07:23 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 904
Posted By The Golden Boy

5 is about enough! :D (did you see the...

5 is about enough! :D


(did you see the way I did that? The word "about" leaves that door open)
04-10-23, 01:48 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 6,924
Posted By georges1

Superior performance according to whom and what...

Superior performance according to whom and what riding characteristics ? You ? Bike magazine reviewers ? You are aware than some very high end steel frames could rival with carbon frames and even...
04-09-23, 08:56 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 6,924
Posted By merziac

No suspended reality here except yours, we don't...

No suspended reality here except yours, we don't care whether you have anything against vintage bikes or not.

We also don't care if you find it ridiculous, we don't care about the performance, we...
04-09-23, 08:14 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 6,924
Posted By 52telecaster

Btw, I use vintage frames for multi day tours...

Btw, I use vintage frames for multi day tours routinely. I did go on a night ride Friday and had another guy mistake my gugiefied Austro Daimler for a rivendell.
04-09-23, 07:08 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 6,924
Posted By merziac

Confused again, :wtf: If you're truly not...

Confused again, :wtf:

If you're truly not like minded, why don't you please move along.

We don't agree with your assessment at all, this is C+V, not crapon fiberville.

You are not one of us...
03-31-23, 06:44 AM
Replies: 3,222
Views: 409,303
Posted By sbarner

I have been riding sewups since 1973. These days...

I have been riding sewups since 1973. These days not so much because I think they are a great technology--I don't--but because I have so many sewup rims and dealing with their foibles and overhead...
03-29-23, 01:59 PM
Replies: 3,222
Views: 409,303
Posted By EVlove

Quickly approaching... Most needlessly...

Quickly approaching... Most needlessly contentious topics (https://www.bikeforums.net/general-cycling-discussion/1268523-most-needlessly-contentious-topics.html)
...
03-29-23, 11:18 AM
Replies: 3,222
Views: 409,303
Posted By squirtdad

it is really pretty simple. Tubular glue like...

it is really pretty simple. Tubular glue like Vittoria is like Contact Cement or rema tube patching cement which for proper adhesion need to dry first. if you have ever tried not waiting...
03-29-23, 10:56 AM
Replies: 3,222
Views: 409,303
Posted By DiabloScott

Even if we could have some objective measure of...

Even if we could have some objective measure of how well the tire/rim are bonded together, you would STILL have to determine what value is good enough for you... and it won't be the same as what's...
03-28-23, 09:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 861
Posted By bwilli88

That XTR RD-M951 is a Rapid rise version of the...

That XTR RD-M951 is a Rapid rise version of the RD, Jon Heine is pushing those lately. The idea is great but when the spring starts to weaken it just does not climb to the larger gears easily.
03-26-23, 12:09 PM
Replies: 3,222
Views: 409,303
Posted By MooneyBloke

I tend to think there is a "must" if you want to...

I tend to think there is a "must" if you want to take hard corners with a more than a small measure of confidence. I don't particularly like the taste of pavement.

Also, I'm not sure I'd call a...
03-21-23, 08:56 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 8,573
Posted By Wildwood

I've been cycling enough decades and thru...

I've been cycling enough decades and
thru scores of various bicycles
(Columbus, Reynolds, Tange, Ishiwata, Oria)
to have earned the title of:
Bike Snob :thumb:

I don't wave, maybe you get a...
03-21-23, 01:29 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 8,573
Posted By 79pmooney

I guess I'm something of a snob. I won't do...

I guess I'm something of a snob. I won't do carbon fiber. 1) the failure mode of forks. Yes unlikely, but ... I've had a fork snap in similar fashion and paid the consequences. Once if a lifetime...
03-19-23, 04:12 PM
Replies: 3,222
Views: 409,303
Posted By Drillium Dude

I don't mind tedious work like drilling or...

I don't mind tedious work like drilling or sanding/laying down numerous coats of clear on a CF saddle - but I do absolutely abhor deep-cleaning. Why? Because the end state is technically no different...
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