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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-16-23, 06:42 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 61,715
Posted By Trakhak

What marketing? Buying warehouse blowout friction...

What marketing? Buying warehouse blowout friction shifters (which Grant once boasted of scooping up in bulk for pennies on the dollar) is just good sense.

(Full disclosure: I happily used friction...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-22-23, 01:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 730
Posted By SurferRosa

Sounds wonderful. I assume they use the hide for...

Sounds wonderful. I assume they use the hide for the saddle and bones to build the frame. I appreciate they're using the whole animal for planet sustainability.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-09-23, 01:48 PM
Replies: 3,567
Views: 443,870
Posted By juvela

----- ...all new arrivals must receive...

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...all new arrivals must receive immediate inspection:


https://thecabe.com/forum/attachments/img_20231105_125621196-jpg.1935292/...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-27-23, 09:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 757
Posted By base2

They also have great customer service and...

They also have great customer service and delicious babyback ribs. 🎵(barbecue sauce)🎵

Seriously though, the disproportionate response of cyclist anger is because the disproportionate risk bourne...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-23, 11:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 521
Posted By RustyJames

A bike doesn’t need Record or Dura-Ace to be fun.

A bike doesn’t need Record or Dura-Ace to be fun.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-02-23, 08:13 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,362
Posted By Repack Rider

When my car died in 1970 I was desperate enough...

When my car died in 1970 I was desperate enough for transportation that I accepted a gift of a worn out Schwinn Varsity. First day I rode it, I went OTB and got bitten by a dog. With no alternative,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-23, 05:31 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,451
Posted By panzerwagon

And just in case this thread fails to satisfy...

And just in case this thread fails to satisfy your bloodthirst for more pages-long threads on chain waxing, here's more:

2023.09.06 --...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-25-23, 11:00 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,362
Posted By indyfabz

At first, I was thinking 4? No way. Then I...

At first, I was thinking 4? No way. Then I thought....I have never had kids, so I am clueless when it comes to assessing a child's age, but my next-door neighbors'' kid is already learning on a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-25-23, 10:44 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,362
Posted By RCMoeur

My wife has noted that I charge my clients...

My wife has noted that I charge my clients serious $$ per hour for my professional services, but I'll spend hours on end in the back yard puttering with bicycles - patching tubes, recovering saddles,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-25-23, 10:37 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,362
Posted By RCMoeur

Thousands of years from now, archaeologists will...

Thousands of years from now, archaeologists will closely examine one of the few remaining vestiges of our civilization - Chicago forged Schwinn frames and forks. :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-25-23, 05:31 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,362
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Learned by necessity, because I was poor and made...

Learned by necessity, because I was poor and made whatever bikes we had work with what tools were available or cobbled together.

Made mistakes, bled a little.
Changed tires with rusty...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-24-23, 05:45 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,362
Posted By indyfabz

“Ones”? How many pedals does your bike have?

“Ones”? How many pedals does your bike have?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-24-23, 08:52 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,362
Posted By Yan

At first I couldn't balance properly and fell...

At first I couldn't balance properly and fell over a few times. But pretty soon I was a pro.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-24-23, 08:43 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,362
Posted By wheelreason

I push down on the right pedal, then I push down...

I push down on the right pedal, then I push down on the remaining ones and repeat, took about 20 minutes back when I was 7...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-23-23, 08:46 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,362
Posted By RCMoeur

As a kid, I used to ride my bike to the school,...

As a kid, I used to ride my bike to the school, convenience store, friend's house, etc. It's how we got around.

In the summer of 1980, starting my senior year in high school, I was invited to ride...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-23-23, 08:40 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,362
Posted By Fahrenheit531

Lube chain after cleaning with water or rides...

Lube chain after cleaning with water or rides will be less fun very soon.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-23-23, 07:38 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,362
Posted By ofajen

I was five. Balance was the thing. I had to put...

I was five. Balance was the thing. I had to put my foot down twice. Took a couple minutes maybe.

Otto
Forum: Utility Cycling
09-23-23, 04:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,040
Posted By MaxKatt

yep. I wear Duluth ballroom with double stretch...

yep. I wear Duluth ballroom with double stretch fabric.
Forum: Utility Cycling
09-23-23, 03:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,040
Posted By Trakhak

An alternative to jeans, since many people find...

An alternative to jeans, since many people find jeans uncomfortable to ride in: black polyester loose-fitting synthetic sport pants.

I wear thin sport pants in warm weather and fleece in cold...
Forum: Utility Cycling
09-23-23, 03:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,040
Posted By seat_boy

Commuter cut pants by Dearborn Denim (made in the...

Commuter cut pants by Dearborn Denim (made in the US for a decent price, and lots of sizes)

https://dearborndenim.us/collections/mens-commuter-jeans/products/commuter-dark-wash
Forum: Utility Cycling
09-22-23, 11:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,040
Posted By woodyj21

+1 on the "gusseted crotch" I wear Riggs (by...

+1 on the "gusseted crotch"

I wear Riggs (by Wrangler) cargo pants for work. Plenty of room and comfort for biking, although I need to get elastic bands for my pant legs.
Forum: Utility Cycling
09-18-23, 09:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,040
Posted By streetsurfer

You want a "gusseted crotch". Arborists wear...

You want a "gusseted crotch". Arborists wear them. Riggs, by Wrangler has some.
Forum: Utility Cycling
09-18-23, 08:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,040
Posted By Inusuit

511 cargo pants. Duluth Trading Ballroom Pants.

511 cargo pants. Duluth Trading Ballroom Pants.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-23, 08:08 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,652,318
Posted By MrGastrognome

When you're a better fabricator than wheel...

When you're a better fabricator than wheel builder.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-09-23, 11:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 923
Posted By indyfabz

You can drag and drop points on the route between...

You can drag and drop points on the route between your origin and destination to edit it to you liking. No need to make a bunch of shorter routes.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-07-23, 04:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 604
Posted By TiHabanero

Since he got the conversation started, doesn't...

Since he got the conversation started, doesn't hurt to continue it. In 1971 I bought a sierra brown Varsity with the deraileur guard for $100 including tax. It is the bike that started this whole...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-01-23, 04:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 604
Posted By Trakhak

My guess: the question "how much did Schwinn sell...

My guess: the question "how much did Schwinn sell this bike [for] on 1986??" suggests that the thread starter is looking for the original selling price instead.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-26-23, 10:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 391
Posted By Iride01

Best I can tell is that your free hub or...

Best I can tell is that your free hub or freewheel is not so free. Usually a chain jumping around like that while coasting is the first indication something is up with your freewheel or free hub.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-25-23, 03:21 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 5,300
Posted By skidder

By pure voodoo, a true 'dark force' that descends...

By pure voodoo, a true 'dark force' that descends upon us every time we want to turn so we can overcome the forces of good that try to steer us straight ahead to keep us on the centerline in the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-21-23, 09:34 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,626
Posted By KerryIrons

I LOVE the Idaho stop, and am hoping it will get...

I LOVE the Idaho stop, and am hoping it will get passed in my state. And that is basically how I ride. But I also know that for some people, blowing stop signs somehow never takes on the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-19-23, 10:48 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,609
Posted By GeezyRider

When it comes to a bike not being as advertised,...

When it comes to a bike not being as advertised, I guess there may be a few sellers who will try to deceive but I really think most are clueless.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-18-23, 06:17 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,420
Posted By TiHabanero

You are overthinking this. The brain knows when...

You are overthinking this. The brain knows when it is on a bicycle or a motorcycle and does indeed remember the differences in the controls.
Don't fear the motorbike. That fear will translate to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-08-23, 12:54 PM
Replies: 38
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Views: 1,879
Posted By datlas

Hi! What's this thread about?

Hi!

What's this thread about?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-07-23, 08:29 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,147
Posted By ofajen

Shimano Front Freewheel System (FFS). Otto

Shimano Front Freewheel System (FFS).

Otto
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-07-23, 04:59 PM
Replies: 38
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Views: 1,879
Posted By alcjphil

Stupid title for a thread Have the Mods revise...

Stupid title for a thread
Have the Mods revise it
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-06-23, 09:55 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,485
Posted By Maelochs

What a bizarre idea ... stop signs are erected to...

What a bizarre idea ... stop signs are erected to "punish" cars.

Worse still, it comes from a cyclist.

Stop signs are actually to Aid traffic flow, because at a lot of intersections, drivers...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-06-23, 08:41 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,485
Posted By TakingMyTime

Don't get me started. The total disregard so...

Don't get me started. The total disregard so many drivers have for the stop signs in my neighbor hood is incredible. I have been stopped, in my car only to have someone approach from another...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-06-23, 08:33 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,485
Posted By Jimriides

Stop? Signs…

In my last few rides I have witnessed the end of the Stop Sign. No slowing, no stopping, just straight running them. I had several close calls in my first mile today. Just straight blowing thru from...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-19-23, 10:49 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,118
Posted By pepperbelly

I’m grate-ful.

I’m grate-ful.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-16-23, 03:42 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,768
Posted By RCMoeur

(the AI bot that authored the page is looking up...

(the AI bot that authored the page is looking up prairiepedaler's home address and plotting revenge...) :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-23-23, 10:58 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,715
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Of course the fulcrum point would remain the...

Of course the fulcrum point would remain the same. The fulcrum point being the bearing. What is changed, with a long nosed cone, is that the bending point would be moved inwards. When you move the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-23, 04:54 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 7,497
Posted By ljsense

I take the same approach wolfchild laid out above...

I take the same approach wolfchild laid out above -- I like to patch in a clean controlled workroom. Then I carry one patched tube and one new one as spares. If a riding buddy or a stranger needs a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-23, 02:23 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 7,497
Posted By wolfchild

I rarely get flats but if I do just replace the...

I rarely get flats but if I do just replace the tube and patch the other tube after I get home. I don't like patching tubes on the side of the road, it's a lot easier to just replace it and do the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-23, 10:16 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 828
Posted By blacknbluebikes

I can't imagine making enough money to offset the...

I can't imagine making enough money to offset the hassle of dealing with the public at my door complaining about their experience with my old bikes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-23, 11:45 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,064
Posted By Chuck M

A couple of things. Maybe you are confusing idiot...

A couple of things. Maybe you are confusing idiot with fanatic. If you dig the bike and it brings you joy, then there is nothing idiotic about its purchase.

And you may be underestimating...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-23, 11:14 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,064
Posted By Sedgemop

We're all subscribers to The Idiot's Digest....

We're all subscribers to The Idiot's Digest. Thank you for your submission.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-23, 11:01 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,064
Posted By Schweinhund

Old Schwinns are like cockroaches, they breed in...

Old Schwinns are like cockroaches, they breed in the dark, and next time you turn on the light there are ten of them.

Nice find, It's beautiful.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-23, 10:50 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,064
Posted By jpc2001

Local idiot spends good money on another old Schwinn

The idiot is reportedly neither a bike mechanic nor a photographer, though he's "doing his best." Residents questioned whether the garage capacity could support another bicycle. Sources close to the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-23, 03:10 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,456
Posted By pdlamb

Put the front derailer in the middle ring and...

Put the front derailer in the middle ring and tell her just to use the right shifter? It's late spring. Clean the bike and polish it with Pledge. If she's still riding and interested and wants...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-23, 01:50 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,414
Posted By shelbyfv

I am a half century post college graduation and...

I am a half century post college graduation and still dream that I must to return to campus and finish one more class. :twitchy:
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