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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 01:36 PM
Replies: 9,097
Views: 3,164,266
Posted By SDHawk

Here's my 1989 Supergo Access Comp II yesterday...

Here's my 1989 Supergo Access Comp II yesterday at Cardiff beach in San Diego. Obscure brand, but it's a great bike with Columbus tubing... IDK how that came about but it's true!
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-24, 01:30 PM
Replies: 2,939
Views: 66,036
Posted By phrantic09

We have been so busy lately it’s insane. We had a...

We have been so busy lately it’s insane. We had a ton of nonsense with putting the pool in and have been busting our hump pretty much every night with some landscaping task or another. Not much time...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 01:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 123
Posted By Steve B.

I mounted Conti GP 5000 S TR sized 28MM to my...

I mounted Conti GP 5000 S TR sized 28MM to my Bontrager Aeolus Pro 37 rims. When installed with tubes, they were exactly 28mm. When installed tubeless they are 30 mm, both times at 70-80 psi
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 01:15 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,357
Posted By Aardwolf

I decided to try the full anti-clockwise loop of...

I decided to try the full anti-clockwise loop of Richmond Park today: https://www.broleur.com/cycling-richmond-park/
I've done parts of it several times and I regulary do a smaller 5 mile circuit on...
Forum: Framebuilders
05-19-24, 12:59 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,832
Posted By unterhausen

We have different definitions of "wear out." A...

We have different definitions of "wear out." A frame with any size fatigue crack is a failure. I edited my post to make it a bit more clear what I mean.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-24, 12:56 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 1,877
Posted By tomato coupe

Yes, but descending mountain passes with flaming...

Yes, but descending mountain passes with flaming rims looks way cool.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 12:46 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,137
Posted By Paul_P

This discussion led me to reading this very long...

This discussion led me to reading this very long critique / comparison / test analysis, which I imagine a lot of you have already seen :

from Zero Friction Cycling...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 12:28 PM
Replies: 696
Views: 37,452
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Centurion Semi Pro $100 ...

Centurion Semi Pro $100
https://images.craigslist.org/00x0x_cKqaiJZ9Dx_0CI0t2_1200x900.jpg
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/d/concord-vintage-centurion-semi-pro-10/7748491022.html
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-19-24, 12:28 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 629
Posted By FBinNY

Roof rack owners should buy themselves as plastic...

Roof rack owners should buy themselves as plastic milk crate.

Used as a step it makes loading a roof rack much easier, especially on tall cars. Then it can be used to hold helmets, shoes, etc.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 12:20 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 1,673
Posted By Clyde1820

Depends on the group. Based on your...

Depends on the group.

Based on your description, it's sounding like there are several bunches of people who in your area do such rides. Might hook up a handful of times, to see who's out there,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 11:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 108
Posted By cyccommute

It's definitely titanium. The Scout was the...

It's definitely titanium. The Scout was the lower end of Dean's line and was probably built by a contractor, likely Sandvik. In house Deans have "Breezer" or hooded dropouts. Everything about your...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 11:53 AM
Replies: 21,828
Views: 3,158,352
Posted By non-fixie

My favorite kind of ride, which begins with mrs...

My favorite kind of ride, which begins with mrs non-fixie asking to ride out to whatever destination for lunch. :)

I got to enjoy a salmon sandwich in Uithoorn...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-19-24, 11:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 46
Posted By Aubergine

I use those Schrader to Presta adapters on...

I use those Schrader to Presta adapters on several wheels and have never had an issue with the tubes as a result. However, I *have* had valves fail at the hole, possibly because they had been pulled...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 11:49 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 1,673
Posted By OldTryGuy

Midnight Madness rides (12AM to 6AM) most...

Midnight Madness rides (12AM to 6AM) most everybody's asleep soooo it's SOLO for MOI :p
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 11:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 121
Posted By Schreck83

It was listed as a frameset with the other parts...

It was listed as a frameset with the other parts available at a very good price. When bikes are this old they often see a lot of component changes but the seller assured me this was not the case, so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 11:40 AM
Replies: 307
Views: 41,818
Posted By Maxey

My (temporarily) stalled project, a 1972...

My (temporarily) stalled project, a 1972 Manufrance Touring bought for 25 bucks....
Forum: Framebuilders
05-19-24, 11:26 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,832
Posted By unterhausen

Usually, bike failures are caused by some pretty...

Usually, bike failures are caused by some pretty prosaic things. Badly drawn tubes, poorly extruded rims, badly performed welds, that sort of thing. In 130 years of building bike frames, the welding...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 11:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 121
Posted By Schreck83

I am fine with patina, especially since the frame...

I am fine with patina, especially since the frame is fully chromed. The areas of white primer may simply get a blue sharpie but most likely I won't be able to resist some touch-ups. I have most of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 11:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 56
Posted By SpeedofLite

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 11:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 56
Posted By SpeedofLite

45 Years Ago: May 1979 in Bicycling magazine

Articles/columns included in this post are:
Bike Law: Fighting Crime with Bicycles
Bicycle Workshop: Monitoring Cycling Performance Indoors
Technical Q&A
Reflections: Bicycles -- Tools for Peace...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 11:13 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,313
Posted By unterhausen

OP has received good advice and seems to have...

OP has received good advice and seems to have chosen to ignore it. The thread is just going to deteriorate from here. I'm closing for moderator review.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 11:08 AM
Replies: 307
Views: 41,818
Posted By mtbikerjohn

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

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1333/mr_bill_bike0012_4be8efcf99ed0bc7fdecb5c5a2a9b94bccf936bc.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-24, 11:06 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 1,877
Posted By 79pmooney

The primary reason for the demise of wood rims...

The primary reason for the demise of wood rims years ago was caliper brakes. Where aluminum (except for the sidewall wear factor) rules supreme. Now that we have disc, wood will work just fine...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-19-24, 10:51 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 365
Posted By cyclezen

Don't become hung up on 'Numbers', 'size - it's...

Don't become hung up on 'Numbers', 'size - it's important, of course, but your bike should be well within you good size range...
In my 1st post, I gave you a link for the geometry and sizing - you...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 27,402
Views: 18,463,625
Posted By Clydesdale John

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/20180907_120044_aed90cde2b5e852e8a9748a7d573276fc1a95afc.jpg...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-24, 10:43 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 389
Posted By Sy Reene

People read the word commuting, and immediate...

People read the word commuting, and immediate assumption is it includes cities and traffic. It doesn't have to though.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 10:40 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,502
Posted By mpetry912

That's a real nice bike Portlandjim Had not...

That's a real nice bike Portlandjim Had not seen the final pinstriping.

I think the object of restoration or modification, be it bike (or car, or whatever) should be an expression of the owner's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 10:34 AM
Replies: 9,097
Views: 3,164,266
Posted By daywood

Trek 6500

I recently posted about finding this bike in the “Your Catch of the Day / Saved from the Dump” thread here (https://www.bikeforums.net/23238260-post15478.html).

Although maybe borderline vintage...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-19-24, 10:31 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 448
Posted By cyclezen

saddle & position saddle is often used for...

saddle & position
saddle is often used for weight distribution - could work, but also 'not'...
pressure points from weight are: each hand, each pedal/foot, each siztbone (you have 2 on the saddle)....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-24, 10:25 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 1,877
Posted By genejockey

Hmmm. Seems to me - not an engineer! - that the...

Hmmm. Seems to me - not an engineer! - that the amount of heat created by the friction required to brake would be the same no matter what the rim. Aluminum being conductive, the whole rim would act...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 10:15 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,313
Posted By Atlas Shrugged

Perhaps this forum should have a portal into one...

Perhaps this forum should have a portal into one of the more popular AI engines. Here is the response generated for your post.

When dealing with a seat post that doesn't fit in your bicycle,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,502
Posted By Portlandjim

Modified 1946 Holdsworth

I tend to do bike projects that have historic importance, some technical detail that changed the development of the bicycle. Epitomize the best bicycle from a point in the past. To me this means that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 2,430
Views: 582,592
Posted By Rocket-Sauce

Jake Gyllenhaal ...

Jake Gyllenhaal
​​​​​​https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCM8oSO6MiM
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 508
Posted By Maelochs

I'd probably swap out the crank set of a 46-30 if...

I'd probably swap out the crank set of a 46-30 if I was going to be riding a lot of gravel .... or climbing a lot of hills. I( am not as strong as I used to be, and not every day will be "one of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 10:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 123
Posted By PeteHski

When Conti introduced the 5000S TR they also...

When Conti introduced the 5000S TR they also shrunk them to measure close to their nominal size when mounted on modern wider rims. The older 5000 was sized for narrower rims, so they would measure...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 108
Posted By Rick_D

Looks like a complete high-end custom build...

Looks like a complete high-end custom build stored somewhere regrettable. Fun resto project if you decide to dive in.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-24, 09:54 AM
Replies: 27,402
Views: 18,463,625
Posted By Clydesdale John

My Daily Ride

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 09:42 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,137
Posted By tomato coupe

ftfy

ftfy
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 09:34 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 881
Posted By cudak888

Oh, but wait, there's more. After trying to...

Oh, but wait, there's more.

After trying to pick these shims out of the bottom, I started to ask myself whether they were the shims, or whether the fork has nylon guides at the bottom for the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 09:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 108
Posted By georges1

Something made between 1995-1999, the xtr 952 was...

Something made between 1995-1999, the xtr 952 was introduced in 1996, the fact that the bike has avid arch rival 5.0 v brakes is a very good thing because they are more reliable than the XTR vbrakes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 08:57 AM
Replies: 696
Views: 37,452
Posted By Clang

Kuwahara - free (Minneapolis, MN) Facebook...

Kuwahara - free (Minneapolis, MN)
Facebook item: 975075467737621
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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-19-24, 08:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 140
Posted By mpetry912

+1 on the classic 1037, they are great. Will...

+1 on the classic 1037, they are great. Will shift most triples.

pro tip - find a middle chainring with ramps and pins. this will be a mountain bike part. Really makes coming off the small ring...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 08:40 AM
Replies: 307
Views: 41,818
Posted By DorkDisk

1990 Haro Extreme ...

1990 Haro Extreme
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1666x1111/20190904_095610_ff7a160e29d757cb25df96c8c05994477f1ba554.png...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-19-24, 08:33 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,022
Posted By Epicus07

Sold

Sold
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 08:32 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,313
Posted By Steel Charlie

Are there prizes for post count?

Are there prizes for post count?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 08:31 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,313
Posted By bboy314

Probably the seatpost, or even the frame since...

Probably the seatpost, or even the frame since that’s the whole point of this thread/exercise in futility.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-19-24, 08:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 114
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

I long ago learned to not use "punctureless" as...

I long ago learned to not use "punctureless" as the term if the tire still needed air pressure. Simi pneumatic, solid or foam filled tire are examples of what I consider to be true flat proof tires...
Forum: Commuting
05-19-24, 08:21 AM
Replies: 1,708
Views: 350,834
Posted By Shortwave

I think those wild pigs were up to something...

I think those wild pigs were up to something nefarious 😁

Actually, the money was found on my ride out, and the axe in the ride back.

When I got home, I looked up the axe and apparently it had...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 08:07 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,313
Posted By bboy314

Good point. I’d say they should lower the stem...

Good point. I’d say they should lower the stem back to a safe level too, but that’s just the kind of unhelpful judgement that gives the forum a bad name.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 07:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 371
Posted By TiHabanero

Carbon wheels are expensive and something tells...

Carbon wheels are expensive and something tells me that people don't simply get new ones to "try them out" and then sell the old ones. Typically I shy away from used carbon rims and hbars.
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