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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-06-24, 11:17 PM
Replies: 480
Views: 20,707
Posted By 3alarmer

...fretless banjo...

...fretless banjo (https://www.thebanjomountain.com/fretless-banjo-no-need-to-ahem-fret-over-it/) is a thing.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-06-24, 05:05 PM
Replies: 480
Views: 20,707
Posted By genejockey

Or, as I said above, like fretted vs unfretted...

Or, as I said above, like fretted vs unfretted string instruments, say, a Cello vs a Viola da Gamba.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-05-24, 06:28 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,907
Posted By Jtmav

Quick update

It’s been 4 days since the surgery. I’ve been pretty much icing, resting and elevating my leg since I came home. Been taking my meds regularly and the pain relief every 4 hours. Have a bath chair so...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-22-23, 10:12 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,888
Posted By ofajen

Another option that might be helpful. Standard...

Another option that might be helpful. Standard touring bars allow a shorter reach that may be a good riding position. I use these on an old MTB and keep the bars at or below saddle level, so the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-19-23, 07:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 763
Posted By Dino_Sore

Get a mountain bike? But seriously, I've...

Get a mountain bike?

But seriously, I've always felt that I could ride just about anything on any gravel tire if I rode slowly and carefully. I used to use 32mm Gravelking slicks for...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-07-23, 10:24 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,907
Posted By _ForceD_

What kind of horror stories? I just had my...

What kind of horror stories? I just had my replacement two weeks ago. But you know…they’ve really got this procedure refined now. Mine was done robotically, and I was out of the OR in less than two...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-19-23, 05:26 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,827
Posted By Germany_chris

The Ultimate Bicycle Owners Manual and Bike Snob...

The Ultimate Bicycle Owners Manual and Bike Snob by BSNYC were entertaining.

If you want the stretch the definition of book then Yehuda Moon

I like Just Ride by Grant Peterson, it wasn't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-22, 12:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,921
Posted By madpogue

Don't put another coat of paint on that fork......

Don't put another coat of paint on that fork......
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-22, 12:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,921
Posted By Hobbiano

That's kind of close.

That's kind of close.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-22, 06:07 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,921
Posted By thumpism

I could not figure out what the hell you meant by...

I could not figure out what the hell you meant by that until I found the thread elsewhere. You shoulda linked...
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1255017-n-old-bd.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-22, 02:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 792
Posted By verktyg

Down Tube Aero Clamp

I have a couple of them. Let me go through my stash.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-22, 05:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 792
Posted By 52telecaster

Lovely!

Lovely!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-22, 08:24 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,921
Posted By Roger M

Nice find. As far as tire size goes, I was able...

Nice find. As far as tire size goes, I was able to fit 38mm Gravelkings on mine with fenders. Tight fit, but no problems.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-22, 07:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,921
Posted By clubman

Too good to pass up in that condition.

Too good to pass up in that condition.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-22, 06:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,921
Posted By 52telecaster

Good price for a very solid touring bike.

Good price for a very solid touring bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-22, 05:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,921
Posted By thumpism

No photos?!?!?

No photos?!?!?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-22, 05:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,921
Posted By Piff

First link I found when I googled "Specialized...

First link I found when I googled "Specialized Expedition 1983": 1983 Specialized Expedition: Review – My Favorite Bike Parts (wordpress.com)...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-22-22, 08:02 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,305
Posted By Kapusta

Because then the bike would be too big for him.

Because then the bike would be too big for him.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-22, 06:58 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 3,870
Posted By smd4

You should know by feel from the “gear you’re in...

You should know by feel from the “gear you’re in right now” which gear you will need to be in to start from a stop, and shift accordingly.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-22, 02:23 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 3,870
Posted By HTupolev

If there's some particular gear you want...

If there's some particular gear you want indicated for some purpose, you could certainly mark an alignment line to serve this purpose. Just draw the line between the shifter body and the shifter grip...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-22, 02:00 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 3,870
Posted By cxwrench

I'll never understand why people need numbers or...

I'll never understand why people need numbers or some other indication to tell them what gear they're in. Road shifters don't have this. Mountain shifters don't have them. If you need to shift,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-22, 05:29 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,054
Posted By vespasianus

Yeah, continental seems to have a really fast...

Yeah, continental seems to have a really fast rubber.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-22, 09:09 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,550
Posted By 3alarmer

. ...I run them with nose tilted up more than...

.
...I run them with nose tilted up more than other saddles, with a formed plastic core.
What anyone is comfortable with is pretty idiosyncratic, and subject to experiment.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-22, 08:40 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,550
Posted By MarcusT

My Brooks has a more upward tilt than other...

My Brooks has a more upward tilt than other saddles. I tried moving the saddle forward and it did not help
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-22, 08:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,550
Posted By Rolla

I usually have five to eight degrees of upward...

I usually have five to eight degrees of upward tilt on my B17s. Less on my Cambiums.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-04-22, 06:08 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 7,011
Posted By freeranger

Agree that a well engineered steel bike is...

Agree that a well engineered steel bike is smoother, the steel itself makes a difference also. Butting, grade of steel, design, all makes a difference. That being said, a neighbor is selling his 2002...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-22, 11:11 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 751
Posted By Juan Foote

There is a product called "Bombz Away" that is a...

There is a product called "Bombz Away" that is a polish specifically for aluminum. Generally used and found within motorcycle circles. It says it doesn't work for chrome, but in my own experience it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-22, 10:55 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 751
Posted By xiaoman1

The best ways to go when cleaning...

The best ways to go when cleaning chrome.....especially when the finish lightly rusted like the OP's.
I think that you will be amazed at the results that you will achieve using the above methods....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-22, 08:14 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 751
Posted By teisco

This was rusty, crusty but I always use 0000...

This was rusty, crusty but I always use 0000 steel wool and WD-40 on all my restorations. Good chrome is very hard and can take a bit of abrasive.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-22, 12:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 751
Posted By jdawginsc

Are you including the tooth to dentist method...?...

Are you including the tooth to dentist method...?

Barkeeps Friend, plus tinfoil. If it doesn’t clean up, call it Patina...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-22, 10:46 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 751
Posted By RustyJames

I’m late to the aluminum foil fan club but I have...

I’m late to the aluminum foil fan club but I have become a lifetime member.

Generally, chrome is VERY hard so any metal/abrasive softer than the chrome will work. Evaporust has also worked well...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-22, 10:07 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 751
Posted By gugie

There are as many ways to remove rust spots as...

There are as many ways to remove rust spots as there are to open a bottle of beer.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-22, 09:23 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 751
Posted By Mr. 66

That's not bad, most of that can be wiped away...

That's not bad, most of that can be wiped away with oil. Car wax would also do very well too, don't be afraid to use your fingernails. I would use the least amount of abrasive.

Here is the Mondia,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-22, 09:04 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 751
Posted By Fat Tire Trader

Apply Metal Rescue or Evaporust with a soft tooth...

Apply Metal Rescue or Evaporust with a soft tooth brush and keep brushing and applying. Then use wax to seal it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-22, 08:01 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 751
Posted By amillhench

I’ll add another option to the foil: coke....

I’ll add another option to the foil:

coke. The beverage!

I’d definitely clean that up and ride it.

Hit it up with whatever car wax you have post polishing to keep it nice.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-22, 06:57 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 751
Posted By sloar

0000 steel wool with chrome polish, I’ve had...

0000 steel wool with chrome polish, I’ve had great results without damaging the chrome.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-22, 06:27 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 751
Posted By big chainring

Best to use bronze wool or brass wool. Doesnt...

Best to use bronze wool or brass wool. Doesnt scratch the chrone like steel wool.

Aluminum foil works, is simple and I have it on hand.

Good old Turtle Wax chrome polish works well too.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-22, 05:38 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 751
Posted By ehcoplex

Similar (or worse....) chrome issues to the OP on...

Similar (or worse....) chrome issues to the OP on a frame I'm working on.
Curious what folks do after removing the rust with one of the above methods to protect the pitted/bare metal parts?...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-22, 05:20 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 751
Posted By Jeff Neese

Barkeepers Friend works great for removing that...

Barkeepers Friend works great for removing that type of rust. Finish it off with Mother's Mag and Aluminum Polish.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-22, 05:17 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 751
Posted By Prowler

Same here but with 30wt motor oil. I’ve used PB...

Same here but with 30wt motor oil. I’ve used PB blaster too. Both work well. Some times I use a dull steel scraper on spots where the rust has “bloomed” up through a pin hole and flowed out onto...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-22, 04:59 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 751
Posted By John Nolan

I've had success with aluminum foil and water.

I've had success with aluminum foil and water.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-22, 04:52 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 751
Posted By Chuck M

I think hell is only given for suggesting it as...

I think hell is only given for suggesting it as chain lube.

The chain stay doesn't look awful. I'd give the crumpled aluminum foil a go first. I like to go with the least destructive methods...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-22, 04:46 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 751
Posted By gearbasher

I'm probably gonna catch hell for this, but I've...

I'm probably gonna catch hell for this, but I've used 0000 steel wool soaked in WD-40 with excellent results.
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-03-22, 10:21 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,992
Posted By Germany_chris

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/1cd9b4ab_6549_480b_9b3e_c7b7a3cc0c42_610695a026f93e7e38dcc30efd1479a639cb4a36.jpeg
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-22, 09:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 993
Posted By icemilkcoffee

The beauty of quill stem bikes- You can easily...

The beauty of quill stem bikes- You can easily adjust the height of the handlebars. You can start with the bars level with the seat and gradually drop down as the season progresses.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-22, 09:37 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 993
Posted By Rdmonster69

I have a stiff neck all 4 seasons.

I have a stiff neck all 4 seasons.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-22, 01:12 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 993
Posted By LarrySellerz

Got my c5 vertebrae removed and c4-c6 fused with...

Got my c5 vertebrae removed and c4-c6 fused with a titanium plate and bolts last August after I broke my neck so I feel your pain. What has worked for me is trying different bikes/fits until you find...
Forum: Touring
04-12-22, 08:16 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 13,988
Posted By tcs

600km across Korea. About as upright as you can...

600km across Korea. About as upright as you can get. (And single speed!)

https://youtu.be/P5rfWH6AtnI

I've lived a life that's full,
I've traveled each and every highway,
And more, much...
Forum: Touring
04-12-22, 07:17 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 13,988
Posted By Thulsadoom

I have a Trek 520 that I've converted with Wald...

I have a Trek 520 that I've converted with Wald 867
bars, an adjustable stem, and a Bontrager Boulevard saddle. I'm not completely upright but I'm pretty close. I can honestly say that I've never...
Forum: Touring
04-11-22, 10:12 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 13,988
Posted By boomhauer

I'm in the minority and desire to sit totally...

I'm in the minority and desire to sit totally upright on tour.
Got a spring Brooks saddle and appropriate handlebars that also allow me to stand and pedal.
But most of the day I like to sit...
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