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05-19-23, 12:41 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,256
Posted By campfire

I threw on a new chain and a set of 700c wheels...

I threw on a new chain and a set of 700c wheels and gave it a series of short test rides. After 60 miles or so, I'm really liking it. The geometry does fit me better than the other bikes I've tried,...
Replies: 9
Views: 632
Posted By Mr. 66

That does not look abused to me, just dirty. $50...

That does not look abused to me, just dirty. $50 was an excellent price. Worth $250 cleaned up, easily. At this time many of the bearings were sealed systems the dirt really shouldn't have effected...
04-09-23, 08:38 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 6,873
Posted By imabeliever1

But the thing is I think the OP was just pointing...

But the thing is I think the OP was just pointing out, that for the day, the Schwinn wasn't that bad. I didn't get at all that he was on the fence at all about which one to own.[/QUOTE]

You hit...
04-09-23, 07:52 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 6,873
Posted By Chuck M

Sadly there may be a little bit of truth in both...

Sadly there may be a little bit of truth in both of these statements.

But the thing is I think the OP was just pointing out, that for the day, the Schwinn wasn't that bad. I didn't get at all...
04-09-23, 07:19 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 6,873
Posted By iab

I would say Atlas was correct in you should buy...

I would say Atlas was correct in you should buy both.
04-09-23, 07:14 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 6,873
Posted By iab

Incorrect. Shows a complete lack of bicycle...

Incorrect.

Shows a complete lack of bicycle knowledge.
04-09-23, 07:08 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 6,873
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...
04-09-23, 06:48 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 6,873
Posted By smd4

That’s just silly. People still think the HMS...

That’s just silly. People still think the HMS Victory or USS Constitution are awesome. Same with vintage aircraft or cars. Or vintage pocket watches. Steam locomotives. You name it. Class will always...
04-09-23, 05:27 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 6,873
Posted By smd4

And in another 57 years, the Schwinn will still...

And in another 57 years, the Schwinn will still be around and functional. I wouldn’t bet on the Trek or its parts.

And the Schwinn will still ooze class.
04-02-23, 05:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 996
Posted By scarlson

I have fixed cracks like that before, in...

I have fixed cracks like that before, in seatstays, very close to the dropout. The way I like to do it is to widen the crack and file the tubes so that they are square, then make a plug-type fitting...
04-02-23, 01:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,235
Posted By tiger1964

UPDATE (photo below): I’ve been making...

UPDATE (photo below):

I’ve been making progress, the bike is coming together. Interestingly, weight is up to 25-1/2LB, a bit more than expected, and I presume a chunk of that is the rear hub; but...
04-02-23, 10:40 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 894
Posted By jamesdak

Sure, had one for years with fenders, studded...

Sure, had one for years with fenders, studded tires etc. I used to ride daily year round. Then a low speed wreck that resulted in a separated AC Joint that's never been the same made me re-access...
03-31-23, 04:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 894
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Your next project bike: ...

Your next project bike:
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03-31-23, 10:10 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 894
Posted By tiger1964

OUCH! :cry: Over on the BF Fat Bikes...

OUCH! :cry:

Over on the BF Fat Bikes sub-forum some guy is probably posting from Utah "Lots of snow here, got out for a great ride!" :bang:

Here just outside of Washington DC, got a few flakes...
03-31-23, 08:40 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 894
Posted By jamesdak

5 new bikes to ride but the snows won't quit!!

It is totally getting insane here in Utah. I so want to get out on all the beautiful steel I picked up this winter but the snows won't quit. Woke up this morning to at least another foot of snow...
03-29-23, 06:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,330
Posted By nick_a

Hey neighbor! Chatted with you not so long ago on...

Hey neighbor! Chatted with you not so long ago on another social. The new whip looks great! I've got some miscellaneous older bike parts I'd be happy to pass along, particularly for 27" bikes, if...
03-25-23, 08:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,221
Posted By The Golden Boy

How do you like the butterfly bars? My...

How do you like the butterfly bars?

My Schwinn High Sierra is currently living with a set- these are an inexpensive set of UNO models. The idea is fantastic to me- I've got nerve problems in my...
03-25-23, 05:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,221
Posted By daverup

We've got 2 94 Crosscuts, one 16in, and one 22in....

We've got 2 94 Crosscuts, one 16in, and one 22in.
The 16 I converted last year into a drop bar gravel rig for my wife.
...
03-25-23, 12:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,221
Posted By 5colellla

1992 22” Schwinn Crisscross - upgraded

I just finished the upgrades to the Schwinn Crisscross I picked up last month....
03-18-23, 05:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,330
Posted By daverup

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A little rubber boot can help keep the cable clean
03-17-23, 04:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,330
Posted By Velo Mule

Nice bike molleraj . Panasonic builds good bikes...

Nice bike molleraj . Panasonic builds good bikes and I particularly like this type of "mixte". I'm using the term loosely because we bike forum member can get our feathers ruffled when talking...
03-16-23, 11:49 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 8,546
Posted By nlerner

Wait, not a coffee snob?! I'm offended.

Wait, not a coffee snob?! I'm offended.
03-16-23, 11:05 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 8,546
Posted By SurferRosa

Hello! I'm an unapologetic vintage bike snob. And...

Hello! I'm an unapologetic vintage bike snob. And music snob. And movie snob. And literature snob. I believe my tastes in certain areas are superior to other people. Sorry if this offends. (Not...
03-16-23, 11:02 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 8,546
Posted By 52telecaster

Ever rode to a criterion as a spectator with your...

Ever rode to a criterion as a spectator with your son and been derided as a recreational rider? Trust me, the racer crowd can be really dumb sometimes. They wonder why anyone would have a kickstand...
03-16-23, 10:47 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 8,546
Posted By Hondo6

While DD could perhaps have phrased his comment...

While DD could perhaps have phrased his comment better, IMO he has a point about a subset of ebike riders. IMO some just don't seem to realize (or care) how fast they're going, particularly on...
03-16-23, 10:00 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 8,546
Posted By Trakhak

Surprising. I've seen plenty of posts from...

Surprising. I've seen plenty of posts from C&V'ers snickering or complaining about Lycra-clad MAMILs and Lance wannabes and how they never wave back.

In contrast, take a look at the Road subforum....
03-16-23, 07:00 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 8,546
Posted By 1989Pre

I meant this in humor, and hope it was taken that...

I meant this in humor, and hope it was taken that way. I simply had never heard of a "vintage bike snob". To me, the idea is very funny. Actually, I think that most of this video is over-blown. In my...
03-16-23, 06:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,330
Posted By dedhed

Lube rear brake cable especially where loop...

Lube rear brake cable especially where loop collects water
03-16-23, 04:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,330
Posted By PugRider

Nice bike, looks to be in great shape! It's got...

Nice bike, looks to be in great shape! It's got Chromoly tubing, and that's a good thing. The fact that it has new tires is good; that's the first thing that often needs replacing on old bikes. At...
03-15-23, 08:14 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 8,546
Posted By noglider

It's a fair point. People who know me from...

It's a fair point. People who know me from outside the bike world know I love to ride my bike(s). Then they'll say something like, "I rode my bike in the park on Sunday and had a nice time. But it's...
03-15-23, 05:03 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 8,546
Posted By Drillium Dude

I don't look down the nose at any cyclist...

I don't look down the nose at any cyclist (notwithstanding inexperienced E-bike riders without proper skillz careening along MUPs with scant regard for the safety of other trail users), so I guess...
03-15-23, 04:47 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 8,546
Posted By embankmentlb

Proud member of the golden age of cycling!

Proud member of the golden age of cycling!
03-15-23, 04:17 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 8,546
Posted By non-fixie

C&V bike snobs? Of course not. Some of my best...

C&V bike snobs? Of course not. Some of my best friends ride plastic bikes.
03-02-23, 02:14 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,258
Posted By mech986

Here's the same page as above but with all the...

Here's the same page as above but with all the vendor links, thought this might be useful, maybe even a sticky. cb400bill

Thank you so much for visiting Velocals.com

As of 1/1/23 we have closed...
02-28-23, 07:29 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,235
Posted By tiger1964

The bike has been sitting a couple of days......

The bike has been sitting a couple of days... very much so, the next step has to be the cold-setting, I need to work up the courage. :twitchy:

I might as well drag out a 3/32" chain and indeed see...
02-24-23, 01:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,235
Posted By tiger1964

(PHOTOS BELOW) Revisiting more than two years...

(PHOTOS BELOW) Revisiting more than two years later. With my latest project (Raleigh Gran Sport) about done, I am moving this to the front of the queue. Since the last photo, I have (a) added the...
02-12-23, 07:24 AM
Replies: 1,080
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Posted By bikemig

1993 Trek 750

I've been trying hard not to pick up more bikes but I couldn't turn down this pristine Trek 750 when it popped up last fall at $125. I stuck it in the garage and pulled it out recently to take a few...
02-06-23, 08:37 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,344
Posted By JohnDThompson

There's no compelling need to remove the fixed...

There's no compelling need to remove the fixed cup unless you intend to replace the entire bottom bracket. Just clean it in place, and pack with fresh grease and balls.
02-06-23, 08:19 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,344
Posted By TugaDude

I'm sure you know this but for other who might...

I'm sure you know this but for other who might read this thread, there is really no need to remove the fixed cup. So long as you were able to clean out old grease and debris, I'd leave it alone...
02-06-23, 06:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,344
Posted By Deal4Fuji

Nice find !! I don't think I've ever seen that...

Nice find !! I don't think I've ever seen that particular size fork decal. This is from my '76 S10-S (still a true 10 speed) and the more common fork sticker I believe
...
02-05-23, 11:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 740
Posted By due ruote

Cool find. Re those tiger stripes: for as much...

Cool find.
Re those tiger stripes: for as much panache as most Motos have, I never understood that mis-step. I ordered a ‘78 Team Champion sight unseen, and about swooned when I unpacked it and saw...
02-04-23, 09:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,008
Posted By romanlotus

A 1986 Falcon Triathlon 600 followed me home today

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01-31-23, 04:20 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,258
Posted By arex

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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01-30-23, 03:48 PM
Replies: 2,589
Views: 664,729
Posted By trainman999

Trek 720 followed me home ...

Trek 720 followed me home
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01-02-23, 10:50 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,344
Posted By AdventureManCO

Yep, it was right in that 25-26lb range. It...

Yep, it was right in that 25-26lb range. It would probably be easy to drop a lb or two here or there if it turns out you really liked the ride. I enjoyed mine for the old school, old bike feel and...
12-31-22, 10:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,344
Posted By zookster

As found/purchased: ...

As found/purchased:

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Only thing I done to it so far was free up the stuck...
12-31-22, 07:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,344
Posted By zookster

I have a 1980 S12-S waiting it's turn in my shed....

I have a 1980 S12-S waiting it's turn in my shed. Your S10-S is a nice find!
12-31-22, 07:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,344
Posted By AdventureManCO

Awesome! I had this same bike, in this same...

Awesome! I had this same bike, in this same color, albeit in size 57cm or 58cm I believe. I commuted on it for a while. While I found it a bit heavy, it was a smooth rider. You are sure to enjoy...
12-31-22, 07:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,344
Posted By polymorphself

Its been a minute since I've seen bicycle...

Its been a minute since I've seen bicycle terminology that I didn't recognize, or perhaps its so obvious that I'm overthinking it. But 5V? 6V?

Figured it out. The number of holes in the Compe V...
12-31-22, 05:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,344
Posted By juvela

----- 5V vs 6V - AFAIK Fuji was the...

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5V vs 6V -

AFAIK Fuji was the first major maker of production cycles to convert their entire line from 5V to 6V for the 1978 model year

interesting that subject machine is transfered...
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