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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-25-22, 11:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 850
Posted By Shelly1

for sale: 1975 Eisentraut Limited frameset - Excellent Condition - $800

All original, small-size Eisentraut Limited frameset in shimmering golden brown.

serial num: 75L153
seat tube (c-t): 49cm
top tube (c-c): 52cm (measured horizontally)
standover: 75.5cm /...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-22, 09:50 AM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,129,818
Posted By DQRider

Finished: 1984 Trek 850 Project

https://i.imgur.com/ZDYJrhP.png

https://i.imgur.com/ZGljEdQ.png

https://i.imgur.com/q98PSBH.png

https://i.imgur.com/HBDqc2a.png
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-22, 01:09 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,725
Posted By Sedgemop

I think we might need an early mountain bike...

I think we might need an early mountain bike appreciation thread. 1985 and earlier with lugged forks, slingshot stems, non-generic steel tubing, luxurious geometry, etc. I like seeing photos and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-22, 02:02 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 7,841
Posted By Moe Zhoost

Huret Duo-Par Titanium. Shifts like a dream.

Huret Duo-Par Titanium. Shifts like a dream.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-22, 08:57 AM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,129,818
Posted By cat0020

Here's a close-up of the rear disc caliper mount....

Here's a close-up of the rear disc caliper mount.
https://i.imgur.com/Ui4MQxu.jpg
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-11-22, 01:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 819
Posted By smallpox champ

Thanks all for the suggestions. For those...

Thanks all for the suggestions.

For those interested: I used Loctite 271 to fix a nut onto the threaded rod, the result was the thread rod came out of the axle. Interesting there was a 4mm hex on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-25-22, 07:45 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,604
Posted By JohnDThompson

Check for a bent axle while you're at it. That...

Check for a bent axle while you're at it. That the pitting is only on one side of the cone makes me suspicious.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-04-22, 12:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 981
Posted By icemilkcoffee

The length of the cable housing is important. If...

The length of the cable housing is important. If it's too short or too long it will tend to push the brakes one way or the other.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-21, 01:13 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,540
Posted By merziac

The Thin Man I'm going to go out on a limb...

The Thin Man

I'm going to go out on a limb here and say these were home fabbed out of sill plate material.

Looks from here like they were two different ones as well, unless I'm not seeing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-09-21, 05:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,886
Posted By squirtdad

This was my thinking also. ...

This was my thinking also.

https://www.sheldonbrown.com/tooltips/bbcups.html
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-03-21, 10:12 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 16,322
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

Since you don't like what many years of people's...

Since you don't like what many years of people's experience have suggested I think you should sand away. Report back after you have findings. OH, do it to your rear rim first so you can report back....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-21-20, 01:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,638
Posted By Igor_M

What you are in need of is the tool at the...

What you are in need of is the tool at the rightmost in this picture.

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1600x1060/_57_2a623da378f8f661efb36340aad1a055a35c3a10.jpg
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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-15-20, 11:37 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,489
Posted By Doohickie

You could lighten the whole system by about 5...

You could lighten the whole system by about 5 pounds in a couple weeks with a low-carb diet.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-20, 02:39 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 12,096
Posted By qcpmsame

Just another day in the Corps, where every day is...

Just another day in the Corps, where every day is a holiday, and every meal a banquet......:roflmao2:If nomadmax has had worse, he has my total empathy. At least we have avoided the Covid plague, so...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-08-20, 12:17 PM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,198,584
Posted By Mojo31

Pretty slick setup! As for the snow blower,...

Pretty slick setup!

As for the snow blower, your first mistake was moving to Wisconsin.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-07-20, 08:46 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,372
Posted By Retro Grouch

Drive side power gets transferred through the...

Drive side power gets transferred through the chainring?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-07-20, 03:57 AM
Replies: 5,344
Views: 845,147
Posted By joewein

https://jwde.jp/imgpub/ccc47d4d33cae759a34f5949239...

https://jwde.jp/imgpub/ccc47d4d33cae759a34f59492392ec54/f5180953746de54f9d24ab74ac24077b/s1024.jpg

Mt Fuji with rain clouds seen across Suruga bay from the village of Heda on the west coast of Izu...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-20, 09:58 PM
Replies: 1,073
Views: 467,548
Posted By malcala622

xiaoman1 Check this out ...

xiaoman1 Check this out

https://www.google.com/amp/s/cyclepista.wordpress.com/2011/09/16/bottecchia-crono-funny-time-trial-frameset/amp/
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-24-20, 02:15 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 23,608
Posted By Miele Man

Sheldon Brown liked BioPace. He wrote an asticle...

Sheldon Brown liked BioPace. He wrote an asticle about them. John Allen has revised it. I don't know how much of the article is still Sheldon's views.

https://www.sheldonbrown.com/biopace.html...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-19-20, 03:03 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 15,009
Posted By Yellowlab

Hi reconnaissance, thank you for the feedback. I...

Hi reconnaissance, thank you for the feedback. I was backing the tractor into the shed and looking behind me to do so. When I cut the wheel slightly to adjust, the bucket which sits way out in front...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-13-20, 12:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,818
Posted By Vintage_Cyclist

Maybe take the spring out and try to make a new...

Maybe take the spring out and try to make a new bend at the center.


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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-13-20, 12:14 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,104
Posted By cyccommute

If all things are equal...same spokes, rims, hubs...

If all things are equal...same spokes, rims, hubs and spoke tension...more spokes most certainly do equal a stronger wheel. Four or eight more spokes spread the same load the wheel has to carry over...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-20, 12:14 AM
Replies: 398
Views: 40,264
Posted By mountaindave

I am remiss for not having properly ascribed the...

I am remiss for not having properly ascribed the quote to Sarah Bentley, British cyclist. And I wasn’t very good at properly quoting her - here it is: “You are one ride away from a good mood.”

I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-20, 05:58 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 10,572
Posted By Prowler

Excellent point so, given the OP appears to be...

Excellent point so, given the OP appears to be just a recently joined member, I'll expand this a bit. Vintage rear wheels have vintage hubs with free wheels. That design places the DS wheel...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-08-20, 02:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 431
Posted By Richard8655

Constant creaking during pedaling solution

After many attempts to identify and fix a constant creaking and sometimes clicking sound coming from my drivetrain, finally the solution. This had been going on for quite a long time. And while the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-04-20, 05:24 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,867
Posted By DorkDisk

Abs for cycling

Its the other way; abs for cycling. Burn fat and do stomach crunches and your cycling will improve.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-31-20, 05:06 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,250
Posted By JohnDThompson

As Bianchigirll notes above, an Asian built...

As Bianchigirll notes above, an Asian built Bianchi should be English thread. And as @jianshi notes, the bottom bracket cups should be marked with thread type: 1.37 x 24 for English, 36 x 24 for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-20, 07:08 PM
Replies: 1,073
Views: 467,548
Posted By Lattz

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

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-20, 04:10 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,652,029
Posted By Chuck M

What do you want to bet this thing has been used...

What do you want to bet this thing has been used to make a beer run or three...

https://tulsa.craigslist.org/bik/d/sapulpa-rat-rod-spaceliner-trike/7216968375.html
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-20, 07:21 PM
Replies: 1,073
Views: 467,548
Posted By Lattz

Talking about "Laserman" Pesenti, he also...

Talking about "Laserman" Pesenti, he also contributed to the "Battaglin Piranha" shaped era as well... I've never seen this until now, but knew after the Laser times were over
and he started to...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-11-20, 02:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,340
Posted By Manny66

Shimano 600 Blowout

Shimano 600 and Tricolor parts ALL in one Lot. Also various other parts,Stems , pedals , Seatpost are all 27.2 . What you see in the pictures is what you get , $270.00 For Everything in the photos,...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-20, 10:44 AM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 354,692
Posted By TrackSmart

Help! I lost my bike!

I need help. I tried to take a photo of my bike, but now I can't find it!
I could have sworn I left it in front of the garage door...
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-05-20, 05:25 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 8,020
Posted By Pop N Wood

I used to get runner's high when I rode. Would...

I used to get runner's high when I rode. Would get this warm rush moving from my skull down to my toes. Would suddenly feel like I was floating, all pain disappeared, extremities would tingle, even...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-03-20, 10:27 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,719
Posted By c_m_shooter

Put the 3.0 on the front and drop to a 2.5 in the...

Put the 3.0 on the front and drop to a 2.5 in the back.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-01-20, 05:24 PM
Replies: 690
Views: 74,056
Posted By big chainring

I'm the complete opposite of most posting here. I...

I'm the complete opposite of most posting here. I ride vintage bikes. Bikes that I find dirt cheap. I buy and sell, part out bikes, and keep the good ones. My bike clothing I buy used on ebay. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-20-20, 07:29 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,545
Posted By Litespud

rubbing alcohol works well - pour a little into...

rubbing alcohol works well - pour a little into the grip, slosh it around, pour out the excess and slide it on. It evaporates away probably in a few hours
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-19, 06:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,962
Posted By jackbombay

You could drill and tap the repaired dropout too....

You could drill and tap the repaired dropout too.

But, if it were mine, I'd fiddle with rear wheel placement and figure out exactly where I wanted it to live, then I'd JB Weld a chunk of...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-27-19, 10:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,985
Posted By John E

Some of you have read my story before. I was a...

Some of you have read my story before. I was a nerdy, pudgy, klutzy kid. I discovered bicycling, the only sport I have ever deeply loved, at age 12, and I got serious about it as a UCLA undergrad....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-27-19, 07:08 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,985
Posted By Tandem Tom

I was talking to someone the other day at the...

I was talking to someone the other day at the muffler shop. We got to talking about stay active as we get older. He was mid 40's and said he was doing a bit of walking. I to him that for my 60 th....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-18-19, 05:41 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,362
Posted By elcraft

I had to this to save a a Campagnolo Record hub....

I had to this to save a a Campagnolo Record hub. This is the method that worked for me:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kYS3wBjSlao

Definitely secure freewheel tool to the axle with either the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-05-19, 02:55 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,643
Posted By ljsense

Based on my experience at a fairly big...

Based on my experience at a fairly big independent shop, your experience in mechanics and your own bike projects will be a huge plus. Also, most shops are eager to have some gender balance in their...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-16, 05:43 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 22,375
Posted By bikemig

I have biopace rings on my 1987 Stumpjumper comp....

I have biopace rings on my 1987 Stumpjumper comp. I don't really notice them and certainly wouldn't swap them out.
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