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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 02:22 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,726
Posted By Sactown_Albert

More Progress on the Fuji Finest

Frame is now ready for the build. In checking the frame before the final polish, I found that it needed to be cold set back to 120 from 126 and the hangar needed to be aligned. Pretty happy with how...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 01:06 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 933,854
Posted By Mr. 66

The Rock Hopper gets a redux for the Mrs. 66. ...

The Rock Hopper gets a redux for the Mrs. 66.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 07:26 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,726
Posted By IdahoBrett

Why not… 1974 Schwinn Continental. Picked it up...

Why not… 1974 Schwinn Continental. Picked it up for $13. Was supposed to be a quick flip. The snowball started rolling with the chrome fork crown cap. The original was cracked. I found one on ebay. I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 03:58 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 701
Posted By Jughed

Daily riding/training is like a daily commute or...

Daily riding/training is like a daily commute or daily routine. Set it and forget it... no need to clog up my limited hard drive with mundane information.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 01:55 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 933,854
Posted By PromptCritical

Building up a bike for my daughter with parts...

Building up a bike for my daughter with parts I’ve collected and an eBay frame. I was going to put on a Shimano drivetrain, but after all the trouble I’ve had with our tandem and its Shimano system,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-25-24, 06:18 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,126,307
Posted By missinglink

16 miles today. It was dark, and muggy, and...

16 miles today.
It was dark, and muggy, and windy, but possible severe thunderstorms are predicted for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, so I figured I'd better get a decent ride while I could.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-24, 12:39 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 933,854
Posted By RCMoeur

Earlier today, I had high expectations as I...

Earlier today, I had high expectations as I saddled up my big ol' chrome cruiser for the ride down to the co-op. Alas, less than a mile in, I was assailed by horrible crunching cracking noises from...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-24-24, 11:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 860
Posted By Robvolz

OK, this comment was not just made in jest, I...

OK, this comment was not just made in jest, I have stumbled upon some serious collector Colnagos, mostly by accident and have never paid what they were actually worth. Lucky I guess.

For...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-24-24, 08:28 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,126,307
Posted By missinglink

Got just a smidge over 11 miles today. It was a...

Got just a smidge over 11 miles today. It was a little muggy, but good to be active.
Trying to get my stamina back enough to ride in a nearby area that allows me 20-25 mile rides. Much prettier area...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,394
Posted By iab

After great time, great expense, extensive...

After great time, great expense, extensive repairs and a few replacement parts printed in stainless steel, I have the proper rear derailleur.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 04:35 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 933,854
Posted By VintageSteelEU

Sprockets on the freewheel I was working on are...

Sprockets on the freewheel I was working on are still soaking the penetrating oil and I didn't have much time to get back to cleaning it. But I got another Suntour Cyclone FD. Good condition,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-24-24, 06:59 AM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,126,307
Posted By OldTryGuy

Celebrated the FULL MOON yesterday by riding...

Celebrated the FULL MOON yesterday by riding 103.03 miles. First 52 miles on my 1982 DAHON fold-up that I just put a 60 tooth chainring on and then my 2018 Roubaix
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 05:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 274
Posted By Hajo

A new Martelly project

Recently I bought this really nice Martelly frame. Paint and chrome in superb condition and suitable for a Campagnolo Chorus 8 speed Ergopower group I had laying around. It has the eyelets on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-24, 10:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 452
Posted By rickpaulos

I found this on the 2000 Litespeed catalog page...

I found this on the 2000 Litespeed catalog page 44. The 2 hole dropout and the reason.
Looking through the catalog, they use the L dropout on the right side of the mtb frames and the 2 holer on the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-23-24, 04:28 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,126,307
Posted By bharrisonb

Ride around Cape Ann, Massachusetts this morning...

Ride around Cape Ann, Massachusetts this morning ... coffee break (brake!) at Front Beach, Rockport.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-23-24, 04:09 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,126,307
Posted By essiemyra

I left the house at 8:45 this morning to ride to...

I left the house at 8:45 this morning to ride to the senior center. Where I spent the day playing cards. At 3 o’clock I left the Senior Center with my eight dollars in winnings,, and rode my bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-24, 02:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 288
Posted By JohnDThompson

It doesn't look French to me; more like a...

It doesn't look French to me; more like a bike-boom era Japanese bike. Have you checked the bottom bracket cups and/or steer tube for English versus metric thread? The MAFAC brakes are incongruous...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 12:09 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,470
Posted By Barry2

OK, fun time over.. After all this is their...

OK, fun time over..

After all this is their first ever post at Bike Forums.


King Friday , Welcome to bike forums (and our sad sense of humor)

When sizing a chain it needs to be long enough...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 11:08 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,470
Posted By smd4

Looks like the chain is way too short to me.

Looks like the chain is way too short to me.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-24, 05:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 420
Posted By soyabean

The reason why these rear kickstand use less...

The reason why these rear kickstand use less clamping force is because they don't need to be as tight.

The stays prevent the stand from twisting, which occurs often on bottom bracket stands.

I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-22-24, 04:48 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,126,307
Posted By Samac

Did laps around the neighborhood loop. Beautiful...

Did laps around the neighborhood loop. Beautiful out, around 60F. Wind still kicking up 15-20mph. The wind was strange today. One minute its coming out of the south then a couple minutes later its...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-22-24, 01:58 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,126,307
Posted By essiemyra

Another day with a late start, I was able to get...

Another day with a late start, I was able to get out at 11:00 am after my husband’s doctor appointment. I got 20 miles in and that was enough for today. The sky was clear and busy with busy winds...
Forum: Commuting
04-22-24, 01:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 471
Posted By zandoval

On one of my Texas Thunderstorm/Lightning rides I...

On one of my Texas Thunderstorm/Lightning rides I took shelter in a car port with a stranger, a Bar-B-Q pit, and an Ice chest of Miller Highlife. Long after the storm passed I called my wife ta come...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-24, 12:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 486
Posted By penlu

What exactly is this bicycle? Raleigh Triumph, 10-speed, 1980s?

I got this bike at an antique shop a couple of years back and it has been my commuter ever since. Lately I've become interested in finding out what exactly it is, but I cannot seem to find it in the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-24, 09:28 AM
Replies: 1,665
Views: 31,871
Posted By seedsbelize2

Maybe a hair on the harsh side

Maybe a hair on the harsh side
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-22-24, 09:19 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 6,465
Posted By RChung

We ride Zone 2 not to ride in Zone 2 but to...

We ride Zone 2 not to ride in Zone 2 but to prepare for not riding in Zone 2.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-24, 08:27 AM
Replies: 282
Views: 14,004
Posted By Schreck83

That would be me :rolleyes: Thanks, Muffins !

That would be me :rolleyes:

Thanks, Muffins !
Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
04-22-24, 05:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 185
Posted By birdly

Oh wait. It’s the ID. I should have looked more....

Oh wait. It’s the ID. I should have looked more. Thank you.
Forum: Introductions
04-21-24, 11:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 180
Posted By 2muchroad

Greetings

Hello everyone, my name is Anton and I've been riding MTB my entire life. Now I've finally decided to switch and get a road bike. Looking forward to sharing my experiences! Cheers
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 09:20 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 8,924
Posted By AdventureManCO

I got a chance to ride this thing the other day,...

I got a chance to ride this thing the other day, and it is a nice rider! Like I predicted, the wheelset and tire combo made it feel a bit sluggish, but I'm also getting better at telling where that...
Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
04-21-24, 09:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 185
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

I'd really be surprised if that has a 1-1/8"...

I'd really be surprised if that has a 1-1/8" steerer.

Most likely 1" steerer with 22.2mm quill stem.

I would guess 26.0 mm bar clamp dimension. 3T did make some stuff in 26.4 but I don't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 07:56 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,726
Posted By Sactown_Albert

From the frame up Fuji Finest

This project started after I acquired a mystery frame from my friend Addison after he closed the Bicycle Repairium in Sacramento. There was a thread on this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 07:26 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,203
Posted By jemaleddin

Hey everyone! I got the Velo Orange thin straps...

Hey everyone! I got the Velo Orange thin straps and found a super shiny bottle cage that works with it:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 06:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 901
Posted By jamesdak

Ugh... here we go again. Decided to mock it up...

Ugh... here we go again. Decided to mock it up with the Mirage parts it came with. Looks pretty dang good like that. Still it almost seems a shame to put these heavy parts on this nice, light...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-21-24, 04:12 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,126,307
Posted By nlerner

45-mile ramble in the Boston suburbs with a...

45-mile ramble in the Boston suburbs with a couple of local friends. I was hoping for warmer and sunnier weather, but it was still good to be out on a bike and see spring coming along....
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-24, 03:02 PM
Replies: 1,665
Views: 31,871
Posted By TMonk

If you bracket the decade surrounding the famous...

If you bracket the decade surrounding the famous Miles *****es Brew album, you have my favorite period off jazz.

Some of the emergent releases right before hand are great, so much young talent,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 533
Posted By SpeedofLite

And as a bonus... ...

And as a bonus...

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...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 09:56 AM
Replies: 2,403
Views: 567,799
Posted By evwxxx

Linda Ronstadt

Barefoot as usual!


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Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-24, 08:14 AM
Replies: 1,665
Views: 31,871
Posted By TMonk

Fun! I listened to it while slowly getting ready...

Fun! I listened to it while slowly getting ready for my ride and doing chores in the garage. I liked "Stompin' at the Savoy", and it RMOT killer version piano trio version from one of my favorite...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-21-24, 07:41 AM
Replies: 5,347
Views: 846,433
Posted By Jumpski

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 06:53 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,726
Posted By GeezyRider

I Took The Plunge

My wife, aka The Enabler, and I drove down to Ocean City and I purchased the Ross that I previously posted. The bike has been sitting for a few years because the seller's grandkids had abandoned it....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-21-24, 01:01 AM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,126,307
Posted By 50PlusCycling

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103km today, riding out to Saitama and coming back along Tokyo Bay. The lion’s...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-20-24, 08:28 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,126,307
Posted By essiemyra

This morning was raining so I decided I still...

This morning was raining so I decided I still wanted to ride so instead of my 8/9 am start I would ride later in the day. I left the house at 1:05 and was able to get a 14 mile ride in. At least I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 06:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 735
Posted By Fredo76

You really went the extra mile! Love the...

You really went the extra mile! Love the pinstriping. Congratulations.

Hopefully, she'll ride it like you stole built it for her!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 04:50 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 735
Posted By mpetry912

way better than when it left St. Etienne ...

way better than when it left St. Etienne

/markp
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-20-24, 10:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 606
Posted By CAT7RDR

When I give an honest self-evaluation, all of my...

When I give an honest self-evaluation, all of my accidents on the bike were self-inflicted and preventable.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 09:54 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 735
Posted By mpetry912

very nice with many cool details. Ernest Csuka...

very nice with many cool details. Ernest Csuka would nod in approval.

/markp

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 658
Posted By jamesdak

Once again, these great views into the past have...

Once again, these great views into the past have been an evil enabler. Just finished this refurb last night. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 08:29 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 735
Posted By DanBikeFan

Beautiful! I can't believe I've never seen a...

Beautiful! I can't believe I've never seen a water bottle mounted in that position on a mixte bike before, but it's a great idea. It makes so much sense.
You may have discovered this already, but...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-24, 08:33 PM
Replies: 1,665
Views: 31,871
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

OMG, someone Strava'd pickleball. Might be...

OMG, someone Strava'd pickleball.

Might be about time to shut Strava down. :)
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