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Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 08:07 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 1,000
Posted By tomato coupe

I want to lay claim to the punchline "big wood"...

I want to lay claim to the punchline "big wood" now.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 08:02 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 1,000
Posted By datlas

All we need is some creative input from Larry and...

All we need is some creative input from Larry and the thread will be complete.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 07:56 PM
Replies: 9,093
Views: 3,161,796
Posted By theblackbullet

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I've really been enjoying 650b on my 84...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 07:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 109
Posted By TheBlackPumpkin

Yeah I massively rounded one off when I swapped...

Yeah I massively rounded one off when I swapped from stock rims to velocity Dyads and didn't know what I was doing with brake adjusting (tried to just figure it out on my own) and through fatigue and...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
05-17-24, 07:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 75
Posted By indyfabz

I always thought that there is a limit to how...

I always thought that there is a limit to how many posts you can like in a certain time frame, be it hour, day, or whatever.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 07:30 PM
Replies: 2,879
Views: 63,748
Posted By indyfabz

Stephen says “Blurp!”. ...

Stephen says “Blurp!”.

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Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 07:25 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 1,000
Posted By indyfabz

Your posts are mine.

Your posts are mine.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 07:22 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 1,000
Posted By tomato coupe

You're an anti-woodite, aren't you?

You're an anti-woodite, aren't you?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 07:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 109
Posted By zandoval

Do note that adjusting and replacing brake pads...

Do note that adjusting and replacing brake pads can be tedious. Take your time. You will note that there are rounded and flat washers, long bolts, and caps that can be rearranged to provide you the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 07:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 109
Posted By spclark

If you're close enuf to a major (ACE, TrueValue)...

If you're close enuf to a major (ACE, TrueValue) hardware store you might have an alternate source of metric fasteners available. Hillmann is a major supplier to both retail outlets (and some others)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 07:01 PM
Replies: 7,931
Views: 965,664
Posted By Mad Honk

I wound up fighting with a Mavic rim tonight. I...

I wound up fighting with a Mavic rim tonight. I now know why folks have failures with them; They used an epoxy to hold the spokes and nipple in place! Every spoke nipple needs to be heated to over...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 06:57 PM
Replies: 7,931
Views: 965,664
Posted By ehcoplex

jdawginsc , you're giving me just the kind of...

jdawginsc , you're giving me just the kind of inspiration here that I need to have at the '69 PX-10 frame I've got that needs stripping..... Of course, the last time I did the citrus strip I said...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-17-24, 06:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 181
Posted By SpedFast

I've been wanting to say this since you mentioned...

I've been wanting to say this since you mentioned you stayed off the bike when your shoulder began hurting. It's what I used to tell all the newbies in the field. Are you ready?
SUCK IT UP,...
Forum: Framebuilders
05-17-24, 06:36 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,300
Posted By unterhausen

I really don't think funded research is usually*...

I really don't think funded research is usually* an issue because most academic researchers are reasonably ethical, but it certainly makes me jealous if someone figures out how to work on bikes. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 06:36 PM
Replies: 28,028
Views: 4,590,887
Posted By sunburst

Thanks for this drawing. There were enough...

Thanks for this drawing. There were enough responses that I completely missed this. It shows my parts, and confirms that I got it right during reassembly. I'm untrained and often take a heuristic...
Forum: Touring
05-17-24, 06:28 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 842
Posted By robow

Ha Ha, had not heard that one before. I was on...

Ha Ha, had not heard that one before.
I was on an organized ride one time and saw this fellow with all this REI equipment, tent, sleeping bag, mattress, bike, etc. I just casually asked the fellow...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 06:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 46
Posted By slow rollin

short cage whatever's in the parts bin or local...

short cage whatever's in the parts bin or local bike co-op. That keeps it exciting.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 06:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 204
Posted By RH Clark

Make sure you have plenty of threads left to hold...

Make sure you have plenty of threads left to hold well after you add a washer. You can take the bolt to a hardware store and get a longer bolt if needed. Use some removeable thread locker on there or...
Forum: Touring
05-17-24, 06:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 114
Posted By Tourist in MSN

If you are 48 and a mason/brick layer, you have...

If you are 48 and a mason/brick layer, you have plenty of strength, but you might lack flexibility which could be why you are having sore legs.

There is a big difference between doing heavy...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 2,879
Views: 63,748
Posted By big john

By dumb luck I never had to wait in a long line...

By dumb luck I never had to wait in a long line for gas. I had a pick up truck that got good mileage and I didn't have a long commute so I would see an uncrowded station and fill up. Had that truck...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 05:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 109
Posted By Steve B.

I have luck finding metric 3-4-5-&6 mm stainless...

I have luck finding metric 3-4-5-&6 mm stainless hex head screws at my local Ace hardware.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 05:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 251
Posted By FBinNY

Yes and not necessarily. On integrated headsets,...

Yes and not necessarily. On integrated headsets, the clearance between top cap and headtube depends on the recess depth of the bearing and height of the centering cone when pressed.

I've seen...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 05:46 PM
Replies: 2,879
Views: 63,748
Posted By genejockey

#dougsdon'tjudge

#dougsdon'tjudge
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 05:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 383
Posted By steelbikeguy

I still have a few of my old bike catalogs, and...

I still have a few of my old bike catalogs, and the Cyclo-Pedia catalog has been a useful resource. It dates to the mid 70's, and shows both hooked and hookless clincher rims.
Of course, this was...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 05:39 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 1,000
Posted By genejockey

Yeah, I don't think you've come even close to...

Yeah, I don't think you've come even close to proving "vastly inferior". Carbon rims are notorious for poor braking in the wet, for example, and your contention that wood is heavier got blown out of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 05:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 109
Posted By FBinNY

The bike world mostly uses 2 threads on brakes....

The bike world mostly uses 2 threads on brakes. M6x1 on mounting bolts and brake shoes. And M5x.8 for cable pinch bolts.

The M5 is also common elsewhere; on derailleurs, fender eyes, etc.

BITD,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 05:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 109
Posted By PromptCritical

McMaster-Carr has an incredible selection of...

McMaster-Carr has an incredible selection of nuts, bolts and everything under the sun. They also list very detailed specifications about their products (strengths, tolerances, etc). Great site. One...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 05:29 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 533
Posted By philbob57

Thanks for the clarification. I did not mean to...

Thanks for the clarification. I did not mean to seem dismissive of other benefits.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 05:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 109
Posted By Paul_P

And while you're at it, you might want to replace...

And while you're at it, you might want to replace the Phillips head screws with stainless steel hex socket head cap screws which are turned with your Allen keys and won't strip out.
Someone here...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 05:21 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 428
Posted By PromptCritical

Thanks. I haven't ridden it yet, but I've sat on...

Thanks. I haven't ridden it yet, but I've sat on it and it is a great fit!

I really wanted to put my own bike together for a couple of reasons and it's been a lot of fun. All the parts are here,...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-17-24, 05:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 287
Posted By dphi

If only it were blue...

If only it were blue...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 05:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 46
Posted By merlinextraligh

Huret jubilee. Lightest ever, and so minimal it’s...

Huret jubilee. Lightest ever, and so minimal it’s got to be aero:twitchy:
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 05:00 PM
Replies: 2,879
Views: 63,748
Posted By terrymorse

I bought my Fleetwood when the first gas crisis...

I bought my Fleetwood when the first gas crisis was in full bloom. Remember even and odd days, lines of cars at the pumps? Such fun!

I drove it as little as possible.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 04:53 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 351
Posted By Caliwild

Thanks for the tips! Not very interested in...

Thanks for the tips! Not very interested in buying direct from China, but if that floats your boat, that's great. Different strokes for different folks...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-17-24, 04:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 66
Posted By kayakindude

Well that was too good to be true. They followed...

Well that was too good to be true. They followed up and said it was a typo and the sale is $1099, but would honor folks who bought before they caught it.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 04:40 PM
Replies: 2,879
Views: 63,748
Posted By genejockey

You rang? ...

You rang?
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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 04:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 109
Posted By ScottCommutes

Most of the stuff at Home Depot is home oriented....

Most of the stuff at Home Depot is home oriented. They really do not have a lot of even automotive hardware, and even less bike hardware. I kid you not. I would try asking your local bike shop.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 04:21 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 921
Posted By genejockey

I had a very typical American experience with...

I had a very typical American experience with cycling as a kid growing up - my parents bought me a bike for my 7th birthday, which was too big for a year or so, then the right size, then too small. ...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-17-24, 04:19 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 10,797
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Update: Modded the old derailleur. Shortened...

Update:
Modded the old derailleur. Shortened the cage by 1"
Result, just over 2" of clearance at its lowest point.

...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 03:58 PM
Replies: 2,879
Views: 63,748
Posted By seedsbelize2

Incorrect

Incorrect
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 03:55 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 591
Posted By wheelreason

I sell a lot of ceramic bearings, but none to...

I sell a lot of ceramic bearings, but none to people I care about...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 03:43 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 921
Posted By obrentharris

This thread needs more pictures. As a good...

This thread needs more pictures.

As a good atheist I refuse to worship at any of these altars:

1961 Allegro, period correct right down to the Regina freewheel and the domed Stronglight crank...
Forum: Touring
05-17-24, 03:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 114
Posted By RH Clark

You are turning it into a race, slow down and...

You are turning it into a race, slow down and have some fun. Take time to smell the roses, maybe take a dip in a cool clear creek. You might do 100 miles in a day, or you might do 25. The point is to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 03:41 PM
Replies: 7,931
Views: 965,664
Posted By ascherer

I accept full responsibility.

I accept full responsibility.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-17-24, 03:20 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 58
Posted By Mad Honk

Campy Victory BB FS

I have noticed that another member is selling a set of victory crank arms so anyone wanting to complete the set I have a Victory BB in English threading, 109 in length. It came in as part of a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 03:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 90
Posted By obrentharris

Fabulous! Your dedication to detail in all your...

Fabulous! Your dedication to detail in all your builds is inspirational.
Brent
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 03:09 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 1,000
Posted By MoAlpha

CFRP has been standard for racing sailboat hulls...

CFRP has been standard for racing sailboat hulls and rigs, large and small, for decades and is increasingly common in high-end powerboats. It is far superior to the glass composites and aluminum it...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 02:45 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 1,000
Posted By terrymorse

1. Racing sailboats don’t use massive motors. ...

1. Racing sailboats don’t use massive motors.
2. Racing catamarans don’t have “insane weight”.
3. Carbon fiber is used extensively on racing boats. The limiting factor for CF usually is cost,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 02:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 90
Posted By iab

1951 Maino

For my 8 regular readers, in case you missed it, I finished the bike. All started here - https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1264506-i-bought-dropouts-seconda-parte.html

Well, 99%...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 921
Posted By Steel Charlie

There used to be a speed shop in Bellflower and...

There used to be a speed shop in Bellflower and on the back of their t-shirt it said

Anyone Can Restore An Antique

It Takes a Real Man To Cut One Up
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