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04-26-24, 08:00 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 559
Posted By juvela

----- the Superior model is one with a long...

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the Superior model is one with a long off-again, on-again history

following a hiatus it relaunched as a 1962 and was once again withdrawn following 1963

it relaunched as a 1976 model...
04-26-24, 07:42 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 559
Posted By SirMike1983

Early Schwinn lightweights are a separate...

Early Schwinn lightweights are a separate category from the 1960s-70s era derailleur bikes. The model names and constructions periodically changed. For example, the pre-war and post-war Superiors are...
04-26-24, 06:03 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 559
Posted By The Golden Boy

Schwinn also had fillet brazed ATBs in the 80s ...

Schwinn also had fillet brazed ATBs in the 80s

The Cimarron was fillet brazed in the front and lugged in the rear

The 87-88 High Sierra was fillet brazed in the front but TIG welded in the...
04-24-24, 09:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 309
Posted By Jeff Wills

I beg to differ! Having sold and serviced Schwinn...

I beg to differ! Having sold and serviced Schwinn bicycles in the ‘70’s and ‘80’s, I have to say that the Suburban was at the upper level of Schwinn’s “electro-forged” bikes. It was 2 steps above the...
04-24-24, 08:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,133
Posted By awrycycle

welp, gonna have to soak the stem and post. ...

welp, gonna have to soak the stem and post.

hopefully evaporust will suffice, as I’ll be filling the tubes with it anyway.
...
04-21-24, 12:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 537
Posted By rider19

If anyone is interested in David Gordon Wilson's...

If anyone is interested in David Gordon Wilson's Galileo article mentioned in the editorial, here it is:

...
04-21-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 537
Posted By SpeedofLite

And as a bonus... ...

And as a bonus...

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...
04-21-24, 11:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 537
Posted By SpeedofLite

45 Years Ago: April 1979 in Bicycling magazine

Articles/columns included in this post are:
With the Editor: The Bike of the Future
"Where Bicycles Reign" (Cycling in China)
TECHNICAL Q and A
"Photo Contest Winners" (@Repack Rider in 3rd place...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-24, 11:42 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,229
Posted By LAJ

I love my '90 684. It's the same frame, which I'm...

I love my '90 684. It's the same frame, which I'm sure you're aware of, but with 7 speed 105. It rides like a truck, and it's glorious. Sadly, the Wolber rims died, so I re-laced with Velocity Deep...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-24, 06:15 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,229
Posted By thinktubes

Still in the waiting room…. :popcorn:popcorn

Still in the waiting room….

:popcorn:popcorn
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-24, 06:14 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,229
Posted By cudak888

:popcorn

:popcorn
04-16-24, 10:35 PM
Replies: 3,247
Views: 419,133
Posted By Fredo76

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My first spare sew-up of the geezer era!

Removed my 23mm Rally from the front...
04-16-24, 02:37 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,428
Posted By jdawginsc

I’m just impressed by the space folks have....

I’m just impressed by the space folks have. Suburban plastic land living afforded me only a single car garage. Which is for the best because having more space would have mean more opportunity to...
04-16-24, 01:02 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,428
Posted By Rick_D

Some of these collections are...impressive. ...

Some of these collections are...impressive.

[Quietly bookmarks thread for showing spouse at an opportune tactical moment.]
04-15-24, 07:03 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,428
Posted By nlerner

Here’s my setup for the bits I need the most,...

Here’s my setup for the bits I need the most, sorta semi-controlled chaos:
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_4237_9ebde6c0553362827bdcea22db193e13709607f0.jpeg...
04-15-24, 06:32 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,428
Posted By jdawginsc

Smooth slides. Ball bearing. Was $40, maybe? ...

Smooth slides. Ball bearing. Was $40, maybe?

Problem is, I am so efficient with the garage it masks how much too much I have...
...
04-14-24, 09:40 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,428
Posted By cudak888

Using toolboxes for parts storage (and some cheap dividers)

I've been recently poking around at Vidmar tool boxes - apparently, I enjoy sticker shock at the tune of $700 for a cabinet of simple ball-bearing drawers - trying to come up with a decent solution...
04-14-24, 08:49 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 19,768
Posted By cudak888

It’s the eve of a protected bike lane pop-up...

It’s the eve of a protected bike lane pop-up event, so I should be resting, but I’m not…

…because I finally bit the bullet on the crankset. It arrived a few days ago (which should give you an...
04-13-24, 04:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 345
Posted By jdawginsc

Indexed or friction? STX is either 7 or 8 speed...

Indexed or friction? STX is either 7 or 8 speed capable indexed...so you COULD do 7 speeds with the hub you have (I think).

If married to 6 speeds, any of the micro-ratchet shimano thumb shifters...
04-12-24, 12:30 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,637
Posted By bike-vintage.eu

Thanks I do my best ;)

Thanks I do my best ;)
04-11-24, 03:32 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,637
Posted By bike-vintage.eu

a portion of still warm baked hoods :) ...

a portion of still warm baked hoods :)

st-7700 hoods
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st-7700 hoods...
04-11-24, 02:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,230
Posted By Brad L

The SSE wind meant it would be a headwind for...

The SSE wind meant it would be a headwind for much of the last 12 mile section of the route. It was tough!

...
04-11-24, 02:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,230
Posted By Brad L

We had a total of 9 riders come out for the tour...

We had a total of 9 riders come out for the tour this year. The weather was pretty nice with cloudy skies and a 66° temp at the start and hovering just below 80° at the the end. The wind, though, was...
04-06-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 3,247
Views: 419,133
Posted By Biker Pete

Got the FMB silks installed. Great impression...

Got the FMB silks installed. Great impression from my first 20 mile ride!
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04-04-24, 02:40 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,019
Posted By bike-vintage.eu

Unusual dura ace 7402 hoods

I just made it for fun (only one pair in the world) can be yours if you are interested in PM

BL-7402 GREEN...
04-04-24, 02:24 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,330
Posted By genejockey

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04-04-24, 11:36 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,330
Posted By bike-vintage.eu

thanks for your "zamowinie" I saw that package...

thanks for your "zamowinie" I saw that package arrived to ISC NEW YORK NY (USPS) 2024-04-02 18:46:00
so you should receive it soon. I need to work with my webiste but I prefer making a hoods :)
04-04-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 461
Posted By Nwvlvtnr

Most shameful C & V purchase: Pan World Olympian

Panworld Olympian 10 speed drop frame made in West Germany. It’s all about supply and demand, I needed an upright bar that wasn’t a flat or riser MTB type despite having a fairly extensive parts...
04-04-24, 09:44 AM
Replies: 3,247
Views: 419,133
Posted By hazetguy

this thread is for tubular tire discussions, not...

this thread is for tubular tire discussions, not about tubeless. you can probably find the answers you are looking for in the multitude of tubeless tire threads.
04-03-24, 06:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 293
Posted By nlerner

A shockcord through that loop at the rear bottom...

A shockcord through that loop at the rear bottom of bag and around your headset will stabilize it nicely.
04-03-24, 06:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 293
Posted By due ruote

It looks as though you could run a shock cord...

It looks as though you could run a shock cord down to the dropout or fender stay like on the old Eclipse or Cannondale bags.
04-03-24, 03:30 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 9,520
Posted By cudak888

I was going to call this project - and thread -...

I was going to call this project - and thread - "done" until a dormant project popped up that doesn't (yet) warrant a thread, but is closely related:

About a year (?) ago, I acquired a rough,...
04-02-24, 07:32 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 836
Posted By tiger1964

Very useful! OK, finally, I have an axle and,...

Very useful! OK, finally, I have an axle and, after some torch heat, got the locknuts/cones off the old axle. OLD on the wheel, as it was, was 122mm, and the frame measured 126mm. So, I tried a 4mm...
04-01-24, 08:37 AM
Replies: 3,247
Views: 419,133
Posted By Biker Pete

I did hear back from FMB and it turns out the...

I did hear back from FMB and it turns out the tread on the tire model I ordered is in fact sourced from Thailand, with the assembly being done by hand in FMB’s shop. And coincidentally the treads...
04-01-24, 08:36 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 836
Posted By tiger1964

And of course you know as you provided them,...

And of course you know as you provided them, these are the 6-speed Sachs freewheels. I'll check back in once I get further into this -- once I have an axle! There's a chance this will become...
04-01-24, 08:34 AM
Replies: 3,247
Views: 419,133
Posted By Aubergine

I am using a set of 28 mm wide FMB tubulars on my...

I am using a set of 28 mm wide FMB tubulars on my ~1975 Gitane Fédéral. Lovely tires, seem comparable to old Clément silk Campionato del Mondo tires.
03-31-24, 12:19 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 836
Posted By bulgie

Drifting from the original question a bit, but I...

Drifting from the original question a bit, but I thought I'd mention a caution about Phil hubs. Many here will know this of course, but there's always newbies...

One problem with Phil hubs is you...
03-30-24, 04:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 871
Posted By Bianchigirll

Well it was a bit of a struggle and we had a real...

Well it was a bit of a struggle and we had a real puzzle here at Trash Panda Werks but we seem to have found a solution.

First of all......here's........ Vickie!!!!
...
03-30-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 53,019
Posted By Aubergine

Great thread! If it helps anyone, I have modified...

Great thread! If it helps anyone, I have modified old Cannondale bags to use the Velo Orange decaleur and a porte-paquet for support. It's a simple modification but works quite well. The cross bar...
03-29-24, 08:39 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 836
Posted By dddd

The needed clearance depends further on the...

The needed clearance depends further on the diameter of the smallest cog, as well as the width of the chain.

In the normal course of spacing rear axles, I generally find that a minimum of 3 to...
03-29-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 836
Posted By bulgie

In the C&V days, racers could get a neutral...

In the C&V days, racers could get a neutral support wheel. (Is this still done anywhere? I'm out of touch, but I doubt it).
For someone else's wheel to shift properly, the freewheel spacing had to...
03-29-24, 02:03 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,218
Posted By merziac

Once you sort out a water bottle, you could add a...

Once you sort out a water bottle, you could add a rear rack or saddle bag, big or small, a newer gravel bag doesn't not look the part but you could go with a Acorn, Swift, Carradice, etc.

I like...
03-29-24, 12:51 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,218
Posted By non-fixie

Just a few ideas, courtesy of mrs non-fixie. ...

Just a few ideas, courtesy of mrs non-fixie.

A CatEye reflector mount used for a bottle cage. Not the most robust solution. This one broke on the Belgian cobble stones a year later:
...
03-29-24, 11:51 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,019
Posted By genejockey

BL-6209 AND Sante hoods in a couple weeks? It's...

BL-6209 AND Sante hoods in a couple weeks? It's like Christmas in April!!!
03-29-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,218
Posted By daverup

Velo Orange cage and Minoura handlebar mount

Velo Orange cage and Minoura handlebar mount
03-29-24, 09:32 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,218
Posted By daverup

Handlebar water bottle mount might work, ...

Handlebar water bottle mount might work,

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1639/minouravo_e301cb0656045d9d9ee45e8c80e61d8d097ff5fc.jpg

Maybe a Blackburn rack on the...
03-29-24, 05:03 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,019
Posted By top506

Just ordered the 7401 hoods in white. Top

Just ordered the 7401 hoods in white.

Top
03-28-24, 04:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 371
Posted By dddd

^^This kind of jibes with my own experience...

^^This kind of jibes with my own experience trying many (including 9s) chains on my Peugeot PH501.

The Sedisport chain is the correct one and I found none that worked quite as well.

The...
03-28-24, 02:43 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,019
Posted By smd4

Um, gorgeous?

Um, gorgeous?
03-28-24, 02:42 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,019
Posted By bike-vintage.eu

brown dura ace 7402 hoods

What do you think about the production of dura ace hoods in clasic brown colour ?...
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