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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 05:24 PM
Replies: 7,945
Views: 968,203
Posted By bikamper

New plugs in the DeSoto, cleaned and regapped the...

New plugs in the DeSoto, cleaned and regapped the points. Runs pretty good now for a 76 year old car.
Pulled the battery out of the ATV to test it. Got lucky and found it was low on acid, so I don't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 05:03 PM
Replies: 724
Views: 38,718
Posted By Clang

Miyata 6500 - $100 (Osceola, WI) Facebook item:...

Miyata 6500 - $100 (Osceola, WI)
Facebook item: 896957135521464
...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-20-24, 04:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 155
Posted By RChung

Good clue. Here's the Garmin support page that...

Good clue. Here's the Garmin support page that identifies where the port is on a 540 -- I'm not sure where it is on the 530, but you could look. I think they say not to blow compressed air into it,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 04:20 PM
Replies: 21,835
Views: 3,160,600
Posted By ExPatTyke

Another Audax ride on the P10 Talisman last...

Another Audax ride on the P10 Talisman last weekend, a DIY 200k this time. Left home early to make the most of quiet roads, then a run into Bristol and onto the Cotswolds. Then down into Bath...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-24, 04:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,101
Posted By KDiggityDog76

Sorry to revive this ancient thread, but I just...

Sorry to revive this ancient thread, but I just commissioned one of these, and I'm really looking forward to its arrival. I haven't yet found too many first-hand reviews and came here in search of...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-24, 04:04 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 792
Posted By shelbyfv

Seems obvious that unless someone has knowledge...

Seems obvious that unless someone has knowledge of carbon materials and construction and saws up some frames, they can't know that a generic carbon frame, wheel, handlebar, etc is just the same as a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-20-24, 04:03 PM
Replies: 27,206
Views: 3,190,853
Posted By freeranger

Did manage to squeeze a ride in today (5/20)...

Did manage to squeeze a ride in today (5/20) before more rain arrives in the area. Yesterday was nice also, but spent a good bit of it cutting the yard while it was dry-still some wet low spots....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-24, 03:55 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 792
Posted By Caliwild

Picking up the bike today! So excited! The only...

Picking up the bike today! So excited! The only other thing I may change now is the saddle, since it's apparently a 300 gram anchor (cheap, OEM version of the Power saddle). Any decent saddle will...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-24, 03:39 PM
Replies: 2,986
Views: 67,446
Posted By BillyD

Reported, for low quality posting.

Reported, for low quality posting.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 03:28 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 4,621
Posted By jdawginsc

You are just withdrawing a bicycle. You might...

You are just withdrawing a bicycle. You might have another epiphany!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-20-24, 03:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 147
Posted By bikemig

I don't think I could get $300 for them in Des...

I don't think I could get $300 for them in Des Moines, IA so a lot depends on where you live.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-24, 03:18 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 792
Posted By PeteHski

Oh well in that case I’m totally convinced 😂. I...

Oh well in that case I’m totally convinced 😂. I was under the impression that most Specialized frames are made in Taiwan. So is this where Big Rock are based then or is the Aethos made in China? ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 03:14 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 1,900
Posted By bikemig

Honestly, I'm really indifferent to whether you...

Honestly, I'm really indifferent to whether you keep a bike all original or do some sort of resto-mod. My favorite builds use 3 x 7 friction shifting but that's because I like to keep it friction and...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-20-24, 03:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 147
Posted By nlerner

On the positive side they both look to be...

On the positive side they both look to be equipped with Sturmey Archer AG 3-speed generator rear hubs and are overall quite original, chrome should shine up well, and those Brooks leather saddles are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-24, 03:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 257
Posted By shelbyfv

It's just Monday but surely this is Post of the...

It's just Monday but surely this is Post of the Week! :beer:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 02:51 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 1,900
Posted By merziac

One to rule them all. Lugged steel from 2 of...

One to rule them all.

Lugged steel from 2 of the best in the business, classic as we could get it.

This was built with all that we are talking about here, intent, parts, pieces, aesthetic, etc,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 02:49 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 1,900
Posted By nlerner

My fanciest bike (as far as lugs and finish go)...

My fanciest bike (as far as lugs and finish go) is my ‘61 Hetchins Experto Crede. I bought it as frame and fork from a friend, who bought it from Hilary Stone in the UK, I believe, and the had...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 02:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 351
Posted By PhilFo

Maybe it's made for installation and riding in a...

Maybe it's made for installation and riding in a really cold location. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 02:35 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 770
Posted By icemilkcoffee

It's always better to gather parts and complete...

It's always better to gather parts and complete your groupsets before you have a frame to hang it on. Same with saddles and stems. It's time consuming to wait for the right part to pop up. Once you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-24, 02:24 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,413
Posted By genejockey

You're good as long as you don't get stuck in the...

You're good as long as you don't get stuck in the window. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 02:21 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 4,621
Posted By USAZorro

No worries there, Brett. You did get an older...

No worries there, Brett. You did get an older bike back on the road, so you have succeeded with the main objective of the event. There is plenty of time left, so if you want to have a go with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 02:16 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 770
Posted By merziac

Yikes! ;) For that $$$$$$ it should be NOS,...

Yikes! ;)

For that $$$$$$ it should be NOS, not gonna happen and I get it, not a fan but H**Y CRAP!

At that price, somebody here probably has an actual nice set they would let go of.

Like...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 02:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 154
Posted By bikemig

I always thought Cannondales had fine paint jobs....

I always thought Cannondales had fine paint jobs. This is my 1985 ST 400:

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1236x927/cannondalest400_bcffbf84f7d64766412bf688cc9106541a0cb768.jpg
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-20-24, 02:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 155
Posted By Iride01

Have you looked at the elevation graph for your...

Have you looked at the elevation graph for your ride. There was one time my elevation graph had a big glitch mid-ride and all of a sudden it started showing everything as being quit a bit higher....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-20-24, 02:02 PM
Replies: 27,206
Views: 3,190,853
Posted By WaveyGravey

Yes I did my 25-mile ride. Heading for the...

Yes I did my 25-mile ride. Heading for the 100-mile goal. Did not make last week due to rainy weather.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-24, 02:00 PM
Replies: 6,408
Views: 596,053
Posted By WaveyGravey

Today I did my 25-mile ride. Did not make 100...

Today I did my 25-mile ride. Did not make 100 last week due to bad weather.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-20-24, 01:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 463
Posted By Kontact

Stack and reach are new. Size is generally a...

Stack and reach are new. Size is generally a number based on real or effective seat tube length, and that serves the same purpose as a shoe or jacket size.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 01:54 PM
Replies: 340
Views: 19,157
Posted By IdahoBrett

I am reporting a N-1 event. The one bike out six...

I am reporting a N-1 event. The one bike out six that I listed that I thought nobody would buy, is with its new owner. The 74 Schwinn Continental. I lost a little. Not a surprise. But the excitement...
Forum: Commuting
05-20-24, 01:53 PM
Replies: 1,710
Views: 351,055
Posted By noglider

I've seen various kinds of road kill, but when I...

I've seen various kinds of road kill, but when I saw a FISH in the crosswalk going over the highway, I was surprised and confused. (It was dead.) It's right near the waterfront, so I figure a seagull...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-20-24, 01:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 155
Posted By RChung

Then I'll repeat my suggestion: compare the...

Then I'll repeat my suggestion: compare the downloaded elevation profile with the actual elevation profile. What you're looking for is 1) if it was recording properly for a while and then suddenly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 01:48 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 1,900
Posted By Andy_K

Ok, I have to grant you this point too. The bike...

Ok, I have to grant you this point too. The bike I rode yesterday was my 1969 Raleigh Competition. I have swapped out almost every component on this bike even though it came to me with all of its...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 01:48 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 4,621
Posted By IdahoBrett

I regret that I must inform the group of my...

I regret that I must inform the group of my withdrawal from the challenge. The 1974 Schwinn Continental has a new owner...

I was plumb out of room for bikes so I thought I'd list a half a dozen...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-20-24, 01:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 155
Posted By njkayaker

The performance of (unspecified) watches and old...

The performance of (unspecified) watches and old computers isn't relevant. It appears we are taking about a "modern Garmin barometer".

The Edges don't regularly report elevation gains that are 2.5...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-20-24, 01:30 PM
Replies: 27,206
Views: 3,190,853
Posted By essiemyra

Two goals one day. My daughter texted me...

Two goals one day. My daughter texted me yesterday asking if I wanted to walk today. Before I could answer yes, I told her I had to find where my bike ride would fit in. So I left the house at 5 am...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 01:27 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 4,059
Posted By Strawbunyan

Obligatory drive side photos for the fans. 2nd...

Obligatory drive side photos for the fans. 2nd commute to work, 3rd commute overall. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 01:20 PM
Replies: 8,824
Views: 1,143,481
Posted By BertoBerg

Galli Super Criterium Brakes! The brakes...

Galli Super Criterium Brakes!

The brakes themselves only way 264 grams. Titanium center bolts, alloy nuts, alloy pad holders, alloy adjusters, etc.

The pads appear to be the same dimensions as...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-20-24, 01:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 155
Posted By force10

Ride with GPS and Strava agree that the route was...

Ride with GPS and Strava agree that the route was 9700' - 9900' feet. The ride organizer laid out the route organizer on RWGPS and that file had the elevation gain at ~9700'.

I certainly know the...
Forum: Commuting
05-20-24, 01:15 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 7,265
Posted By Strawbunyan

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1124/20240520_140806_9dd640e13a00fddb6d19e6eab98ff9b192bdd1d2.jpg
today I decided I would take it easy, and ride slowly instead of trying...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-20-24, 01:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 155
Posted By Koyote

Stop applying inaccurate and borderline...

Stop applying inaccurate and borderline pejorative language: OP doesn't seem stressed or obsessed, but rather was wondering whether he needs to change his settings or perhaps have his computer...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 01:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 781
Posted By ChuckCollins

I really appreciate SpeedofLite posting these...

I really appreciate SpeedofLite posting these articles. In 1985, I purchased the Bridgestone 400 that was one of the five bikes featured in the "More for Your Money" feature. Mine is the largest...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 12:45 PM
Replies: 724
Views: 38,718
Posted By attylah

I don’t know, I don’t usually like red bikes but...

I don’t know, I don’t usually like red bikes but I like this one. Then again, I’m not known for my impeccable taste…..
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-24, 12:42 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 2,329
Posted By genejockey

I didn't buy my Ultimate because I expected the...

I didn't buy my Ultimate because I expected the Magical Metal That Rides Like A Cloud. I bought it because Titanium is cool, because it's different, because I'd wanted a Litespeed Ultimate since I...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-24, 12:33 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 18,145
Posted By Camilo

I'm well above the scatter graph of pro cyclists,...

I'm well above the scatter graph of pro cyclists, but still liked (past tense, but still a little) to play a weight weenie game within a modest budget. Still like lightweight-ish bikes.

By the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-20-24, 12:19 PM
Replies: 27,206
Views: 3,190,853
Posted By pepperbelly

I rode earlier for only 6 miles/ 1 lap around my...

I rode earlier for only 6 miles/ 1 lap around my local lake mup. I had a layoff for a shoulder issue and needed to get my legs back used to
pedaling. I also needed to sort out some saddle changes....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-20-24, 12:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 262
Posted By grumpus

Rewarding to check things off, depressing to see...

Rewarding to check things off, depressing to see them still there.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-20-24, 11:59 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 838
Posted By bboy314

Again, frame size won’t have significant bearing...

Again, frame size won’t have significant bearing on weight or ease of transport. So go for the size that fits you. If I were you I’d look for a relatively lightweight sport tourer frame, and swap the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 11:57 AM
Replies: 21,835
Views: 3,160,600
Posted By fender1

15 mile shakedown ride on this 1962 Paramount. ...

15 mile shakedown ride on this 1962 Paramount.

Had to work through a shifting issue and some issues with brakes.

Nice riding bike.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-24, 11:50 AM
Replies: 2,986
Views: 67,446
Posted By Trsnrtr

I did the same thing. We were waiting in line to...

I did the same thing. We were waiting in line to enter the sanctuary part (don't know the proper term) and my wife says, "You're standing on Darwin." :D
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-24, 11:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 257
Posted By Aubergine

He needs to find a bike that will fit his...

He needs to find a bike that will fit his seatpost.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 11:46 AM
Replies: 28,032
Views: 4,595,048
Posted By Curtis Odom

Newly Built Three Speeder

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/winter_path_racer_three_speed_010a838ab923c717701cd2aaa3f973e7632d5727.jpg
Newly built and getting ridden, three speed Path Racer:
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