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03-17-24, 03:44 PM
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Posted By malcala622

The usual group I ride with seemed lazy or...

The usual group I ride with seemed lazy or hungover this morning to go riding so I invited my wife to lunch at Berth 55. I've always wanted to take her there riding but the distance I was aiming for...
03-16-24, 03:57 PM
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Posted By jsigone

south bay gravel recon around Honey Springs road,...

south bay gravel recon around Honey Springs road, and some side truck trails. Lots of grinding type climbing. Park ranger out, guess we have to pay the Land Fee through Dept FIsh and Game to use...
03-16-24, 11:58 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 669
Posted By gugie

Definitely Nervar Star. I had a set on my first...

Definitely Nervar Star. I had a set on my first "quality" bike. Paid $20 to upgrade from the cottered crank it came with.
...
03-16-24, 10:36 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 669
Posted By juvela

----- NERVAR Star from the firm...

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NERVAR Star from the firm Etablissements Peyrard, of St. Etienne, France

this is the first generation

it received a cosmetic revision for the 1976 model year but all parts interchange...
Forum: Texas
03-15-24, 11:31 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 9,367
Posted By tcs

"Best." Subjective. Since I did this ...

"Best." Subjective.

Since I did this

​​​​​​https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36355705

From mile 0 to mile 7, you can't ride anymore. The powers that be decided bicycles were incompatible with...
03-14-24, 05:49 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,400
Posted By hazetguy

https://www.bikeforums.net/general-cycling-discuss...

https://www.bikeforums.net/general-cycling-discussion/1214459-different-types-cycllst.html



https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/001/002/099/628.jpg
03-11-24, 02:24 AM
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Posted By diphthong

brian baylis vintage ride around san diego bay....

brian baylis vintage ride around san diego bay. great turnout of 30 or so. beautiful bikes. good people.

https://www.strava.com/activities/10932657826
03-10-24, 10:02 PM
Replies: 146
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Posted By nlerner

I didn’t manage to pull out the camera much...

I didn’t manage to pull out the camera much today, but here are a few:

The partial lineup at a resting stop after a fast haul on The Strand:...
03-10-24, 09:49 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,297
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

The Baylis ride today finished off 8 straight...

The Baylis ride today finished off 8 straight days, 316 miles of riding. About 9000 feet of climbing The San Diego group, like the Los Angelinos at the Rose Bowl ride were a friendly and welcoming...
03-10-24, 06:42 PM
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Posted By jsigone

Picked up a used 15' smartweld Allez Friday...

Picked up a used 15' smartweld Allez Friday night. swapped stems and wheels/pads and rode it 100 miles the next day. Blind fitting the spesh power saddle. Took the Saddle to BB measurement from the...
03-10-24, 04:46 PM
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Posted By CAT7RDR

Not a good winter for me due to getting sick a...

Not a good winter for me due to getting sick a few times and home remodeling eating away riding time.
Huffed and puffed for 30 miles and 3.8K of climb in La Habra Hgts and Whittier Hills.
Just glad...
03-10-24, 02:44 PM
Replies: 146
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Posted By diphthong

did the baylis ride today. yes, it’s coastal as...

did the baylis ride today. yes, it’s coastal as it goes around san diego bay. great turnout of roughly 30 riders. beautiful day out. did have to bounce out with time constraints once the gang stopped...
03-10-24, 12:05 PM
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Views: 349,864
Posted By malcala622

You know it's a good restaurant when the bench...

You know it's a good restaurant when the bench area is painted to match your Bianch. Berth 55 in Long Beach. Just had a red snapper/scallop plate so its time to head back home.

...
03-10-24, 03:36 AM
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Posted By diphthong

30-miler being towed by five, infamous visitors....

30-miler being towed by five, infamous visitors. beautiful day in the san diego area.

https://www.strava.com/activities/10925922182
03-10-24, 03:33 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,297
Posted By diphthong

just managed to survive 62.37% of a ride with...

just managed to survive 62.37% of a ride with these maniacs before having to excuse myself under dubious circumstances and a full belly (thank you for lunch, Doc!).
...
03-09-24, 08:05 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 4,931
Posted By iab

No. Grey and red, or grigio-rosso. The shades...

No. Grey and red, or grigio-rosso. The shades have changed over the years, but grey and red. Even advertised it.
...
03-08-24, 01:13 PM
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Posted By jsigone

Last full nite ride of the season. Buddy on his...

Last full nite ride of the season. Buddy on his S5 hit the very first pot hole dropping into Sorrento Valley an pinched the sidewall at the edge of rim. Instant flat. Iduno how the rim is looking...
03-07-24, 06:33 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,297
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

A few pics from the past couple of days: Today...

A few pics from the past couple of days: Today was easy day but had the most climbing we’ve done yet. Torrey Pines pic, Del Mar in the foreground just past the inlet and Dana Point in the far...
03-07-24, 05:10 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,297
Posted By nlerner

After letting the rains of last evening dry up,...

After letting the rains of last evening dry up, we pushed off today for about a 32-mile ride with 1,500 ft of climbing. The route followed the ocean north to Oceanside then several miles of lovely...
03-07-24, 07:00 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 4,931
Posted By jdawginsc

https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2...

https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI8hudXArHGDgkntBsnF2jBpCW931jaC1__QRIxTNigLMvQHPvOYmO5o3FB7jzOYnN9EbHow5WFOoMT4GoIrNli86V-jObpi9hDw-cmQwV1GQLUppw1GYsZteip0a8L8uYjZpzr7DBfr1...
03-07-24, 12:40 AM
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Views: 5,297
Posted By gugie

The last couple of days have taken me through...

The last couple of days have taken me through memory lane. In 1977, I was 19 years old, taking the last week of summer before matriculating at Occidental College to ride my bike down the coast from...
03-04-24, 08:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,424
Posted By jjhabbs

Largest bike haul I've ever found! Totally crazy. I pictorial review.

I'm so fortunate to have this collection. Some of you may know the original owner of these bikes. He is from just north of Nashville.


The gents widow wanted the collection to stay together and...
02-25-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,500
Posted By Portlandjim

Do I worry about how my Merz bikes were used?

When I was building Merz bikes, starting around 50 years ago, I don't remember ever worrying about if my bikes were put to good use or not. As I mentioned in an earlier comment, almost all my...
02-24-24, 05:05 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,500
Posted By Portlandjim

I stripped the parts off and cleaned the frame...

I stripped the parts off and cleaned the frame and fork with soapy water. The paint is in great shape! Very slight spider web rust under the paint here and there. The fork steerer shows that I was...
02-24-24, 01:43 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,500
Posted By Portlandjim

"Barn Find" Merz bike RB057

I just returned from Portland, to visit my son Carter and his family but also to pick up this Merz bike. The customer I ​​made if for in 1975 had knee problems that meant he couldn't ride bikes after...
02-22-24, 06:28 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,121
Posted By jdawginsc

Haha! That’s mostly tongue in cheek, but I...

Haha! That’s mostly tongue in cheek, but I figured I needed to sacrifice for my doggie! And reduce the hoarding a bit.

Thelma says it might actually be too much of a steal!

...
02-22-24, 03:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 709
Posted By jdawginsc

That wasn't this one! Haha. This one had a bit of...

That wasn't this one! Haha. This one had a bit of rust here and there and the peeling paint from the white area on top of the chrome. The guy wanted it gone so I think I paid $240 including shipping...
02-22-24, 07:31 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 709
Posted By jdawginsc

Rebuilding Bella Basso

My first baby when I came off my bicycle hiatus, and an incredible riding bike. Thanks to a few purchases and a trade (generous from his side) with SoCaled I am reworking Bella.

Instead of the...
02-18-24, 05:58 PM
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Views: 349,864
Posted By CAT7RDR

Thought about riding up to the Santa Fe Dam but...

Thought about riding up to the Santa Fe Dam but why when I can have the Whittier Hills to mostly myself?
Started mostly cloudy and ended in partly sunny in the 60's. Building back up for a 60 mile...
02-18-24, 05:18 PM
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Posted By malcala622

A quick 22 from Pico Rivera Golf to Santa Fe Dam...

A quick 22 from Pico Rivera Golf to Santa Fe Dam before the week gets the rain and possibly closes the SGRT.
...
02-17-24, 04:14 PM
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Posted By Parsival

Rode Newport to Irvine and back today. Nice loop...

Rode Newport to Irvine and back today. Nice loop and scenery with minimal cars. Of course had the obligatory coffee afterwards. ...
02-16-24, 01:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,354
Posted By juvela

----- Frejus - you mentioned possibly...

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Frejus -

you mentioned possibly using Campag Nuovo Tipo hubs for the wheels

they are a little bit late for the bicycle having launched ~1967

one interesting Campag hub which could...
02-16-24, 01:12 PM
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Posted By Eric F

Happy Hour ride to Brown Saddle on the MTB (9mi,...

Happy Hour ride to Brown Saddle on the MTB (9mi, 1400'). Chasing the sunset, and hurrying to get home before dark. It was beautiful on the hill....
02-16-24, 12:15 PM
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Posted By jonathanf2

I did about 27 road/dirt miles on Wednesday. It...

I did about 27 road/dirt miles on Wednesday. It was a super nice day as well! My body has been sore all week, since I do mix of weight and cycling training throughout the week. I do alternate my days...
02-16-24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,354
Posted By jjhabbs

ROAD TRIP: check out this collection I'm purchasing

Hey guys,
You've heard of N+1, Well. This time it's N+6. I picked up a new bike at the Madison swap, an early 60s Frejus, and then went to Tennessee to look at a bicycle collection to purchase!...
02-13-24, 10:19 PM
Replies: 2,844
Views: 349,864
Posted By diphthong

45-miler metro san diego-including dtown,...

45-miler metro san diego-including dtown, embarcadero, liberty station, point loma, ocean beach, mission bay and mission valley. nice to be out.
...
Replies: 11
Views: 679
Posted By roadcrankr

Clinchers? Some vintage rider wouldn't mind...

Clinchers? Some vintage rider wouldn't mind slapping these on a bike, in place of tubulars. lol
Looks like a rebuild, judging by the flanges. Yeah, maybe fifty or sixty bucks for the set. Not a big...
02-12-24, 11:06 AM
Replies: 2,844
Views: 349,864
Posted By Eric F

Friday...10 mile gravel ride around east...

Friday...10 mile gravel ride around east Bakersfield, as a pre-Rock Cobbler spin. Social pace. Lots of folks....
02-11-24, 08:28 PM
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Posted By jonathanf2

I did 33 miles at Griffith Park this Sunday. I...

I did 33 miles at Griffith Park this Sunday. I dropped another cyclist and then got dropped by him right back on the hill climb. I redlined before the summit, even though I told myself I'd take it...
02-09-24, 07:41 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,237
Posted By jjhabbs

Hi, I would agree on the event ride. However...

Hi,
I would agree on the event ride. However this is February in Chicago. Hard to plan with the weather. IM thinking about doing this event again in the summer along with a 30 mile ride down the...
02-09-24, 11:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 829
Posted By highandlowrpm

Not with 4130, can comment on 6061

Not with 4130, can comment on State Black Label 6061 v2. Have had a GREAT experience with the 6061 v2. Over 1000 miles on it, do regular 40-60 mile club rides, gotten it up to 46 mph, and do a mix of...
02-08-24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,970
Posted By mpetry912

Special bike, thanks for sharing it and glad it...

Special bike, thanks for sharing it and glad it found a home. The reflectors of course were mandated by California law.

These bikes came from Italy in wooden crates. they were packed in straw.
...
02-08-24, 08:43 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,970
Posted By juvela

----- recall seeing all of the little Spence...

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recall seeing all of the little Spence Wolf details such as his touring rear derailleur with the Simplex arm and the MAFAC brake boosters at his shop on Randy Lane in the early 'lxx's
...
02-07-24, 03:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 742
Posted By Brad L

Painted Churches Tour 2.0

I'm leading another tour of the Painted Churches around Schulenburg, Texas. Last year we had a really nice time despite the cold and dampness. It actually sleeted at the allotted start time, so we...
02-06-24, 03:18 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 4,206
Posted By martl

https://fotos.rennrad-news.de/f3/4/490/490377-xzaj...

https://fotos.rennrad-news.de/f3/4/490/490377-xzajqx0sab5k-dsc_0045-original.jpg (https://fotos.rennrad-news.de/p/490377)
02-05-24, 08:22 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 4,206
Posted By LeftCoastJon

I like to wear my Raleigh Team Banana jersey on...

I like to wear my Raleigh Team Banana jersey on events, this was Whistler Gran Fondo in 2022...
02-05-24, 07:18 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 859
Posted By Maxey

Very well done preservation of a beautiful cycle....

Very well done preservation of a beautiful cycle. Love the little 'Diablo' on the front fender!
02-05-24, 07:07 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 859
Posted By iab

1939~ Paglianti

Some of you may be familiar with this thread, https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1227180-i-bought-dropouts.html . And after swearing off ever restoring another bike, I am complete with this...
02-05-24, 02:13 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,064
Posted By bikingshearer

I have some cycling t-shirts that I wear a lot,...

I have some cycling t-shirts that I wear a lot, and they depict C&V-type stuff (Reynolds 531, Cinelli), but they aren't particularly old This one is. Coors Classic c.1986. I watched the TT and the...
02-04-24, 08:25 AM
Replies: 291
Views: 27,114
Posted By darkmoon

Oh, LONDON! You have British Museum and other...

Oh, LONDON!
You have British Museum and other museums with great collections.
And on the street, uncollected masterpieces, and good bikes, hahaha.
Extraordinary city, it's LONDON!
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