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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 11:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 265
Posted By JochenRindt

The bike is listed on facebook marketplace, so...

The bike is listed on facebook marketplace, so that's the only photo I have. I did ask the seller for more information and photos. All I know is that he says it's a 56cm, has Bontrager wheels,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 09:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 265
Posted By JochenRindt

Peugeot Prologue

Does anyone have any information on this bike? I think it's from 1999-2000.

...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-24, 10:37 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 667
Posted By JochenRindt

I wish I were a relation to the 1970 World...

I wish I were a relation to the 1970 World Driving Champion. I've always loved Formula One and my dad used to have a Lotus, though.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-24, 05:22 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 667
Posted By JochenRindt

What exactly do you mean by the cam in the QR?

What exactly do you mean by the cam in the QR?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-24, 03:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 667
Posted By JochenRindt

Thank you for the advice. I will follow it. The...

Thank you for the advice. I will follow it. The reason for the QR is that my girlfriend will probably be riding it from time to time over the summer, and I wanted something that was quick and easy to...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-24, 11:17 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 667
Posted By JochenRindt

Seatpost submarining

I put a quick release seat post binder bolt on my Giant OCR3. The first ride on it, I noticed the post had submarined maybe 1-2 mm into the seat post after a few miles. I am afraid to tighten the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 10:56 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 6,569
Posted By JochenRindt

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I paid $428 including tax: Reynolds 853, 57cm in excellent condition. No...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 12:47 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 6,569
Posted By JochenRindt

In the eight months between early June 2023 and...

In the eight months between early June 2023 and early February, I bought three bikes for a total of $1,578. Granted, they were old: 1981 Motobecane Le Champion, 2006 Giant OCR3, and a 2002 LeMond...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-26-24, 05:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 724
Posted By JochenRindt

Sorry, I was at work when posting and got...

Sorry, I was at work when posting and got distracted. What I meant to say: an 8 speed cassette on a free hub.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-26-24, 11:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 724
Posted By JochenRindt

It is a freewheel with an 8 speed cassette....

It is a freewheel with an 8 speed cassette. Shimano 600 hub.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-25-24, 10:20 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 724
Posted By JochenRindt

Loose crank arms

When riding my Puch, I've been experiencing a "slip" while pedaling. I took it into the shop and they were not able to reproduce the slip, but they did rule out the bottom bracket as a cause. The...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-31-24, 07:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 330
Posted By JochenRindt

No, I don't ride Speedplay pedals, nor do i hear...

No, I don't ride Speedplay pedals, nor do i hear the noise when walking the bike backwards. And no, thr noise is not in rhythm to the spin of the wheels.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 06:59 PM
Replies: 6,585
Views: 624,078
Posted By JochenRindt

30 miles on the Indiana Michigan River Valley...

30 miles on the Indiana Michigan River Valley Trail. And then 6 miles of spinning afterward. 642 miles total for March.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-31-24, 06:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 330
Posted By JochenRindt

Squeaking noise when pedaling backwards.

First of all, hello! I bought a 2006 Giant OCR3 back in January and yesterday and today were the first long rides I've done on it. I noticed a squeaking noise when pedaling backward and also when...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-14-24, 03:49 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,684
Posted By JochenRindt

I have noticed that when riding on trails, kids...

I have noticed that when riding on trails, kids seem to be a real hazard. They tend to not look where they're going, and the parents don't seem to care.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-14-24, 03:45 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 5,467
Posted By JochenRindt

I rode for years without any tools, patch kit,...

I rode for years without any tools, patch kit, spare tube, or pump. At the time I was living in my hometown and there was always a friend or an in-law I could call and ask them to pick me up....
Forum: Road Cycling
02-06-24, 03:53 PM
Replies: 493
Views: 161,527
Posted By JochenRindt

I drove two hours yesterday to pick this up: 2002...

I drove two hours yesterday to pick this up: 2002 Buenos Aires. Beautiful condition, $400. I had always wanted another Reynolds 853 LeMond ever since getting my Alp d'Huez in 2005. Now if only the...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-24, 03:39 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,152
Posted By JochenRindt

7900 miles total: 1900 on the road and the rest...

7900 miles total: 1900 on the road and the rest on the spinning bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-23, 03:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 516
Posted By JochenRindt

Peugeot PSV-10 bottom bracket

I have a 1982 PSV-10 that I would like to get back on the road next spring. One thing I would like to do is to have the bb repacked with grease. I am quite sure the cups and bearings are still good,...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-23, 02:37 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,050
Posted By JochenRindt

I definitely need my three bikes. I never know if...

I definitely need my three bikes. I never know if one will need servicing at the shop, so I like having at least one as a spare. It would not be fun not being able to ride for lack of a bike.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-23, 07:13 PM
Replies: 6,585
Views: 624,078
Posted By JochenRindt

50 miles on the Pumpkinvine Trail in Elkhart...

50 miles on the Pumpkinvine Trail in Elkhart County, Indiana. Started around 12.20 in temps that were low 60s and overcast conditions- even a few specks of rain. By the time I was close to finishing,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-22-23, 04:47 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 5,208
Posted By JochenRindt

Well said.

Well said.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-23, 04:05 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,264
Posted By JochenRindt

In my saddle bag, I always carry tire levers, a...

In my saddle bag, I always carry tire levers, a tube, a patch kit, a set of allen wrenches, and a towelette. It is hard to say whether I would give someone my new tube for two reasons. What if I have...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-22-23, 11:13 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,852
Posted By JochenRindt

I don't have a "rain car", but I actually do have...

I don't have a "rain car", but I actually do have a "salt car".
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-21-23, 04:59 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,852
Posted By JochenRindt

That's the thing- my steel frames are not new....

That's the thing- my steel frames are not new. Three of them are 1981-82, and the other is a 2002.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-21-23, 04:42 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,852
Posted By JochenRindt

Absolutely. My plan was not to replace one of my...

Absolutely. My plan was not to replace one of my steel bikes, it was to add an aluminum bike that I won't care about so much. Essentially, I would be adding a bad weather bike.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-21-23, 03:41 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,852
Posted By JochenRindt

Do I need an aluminum frame?

I have four vintage lightweight steel framed road bikes that I love and want to preserve / protect accordingly. This season I started riding again in earnest after a few years off, and I've noticed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-23, 12:09 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,837
Posted By JochenRindt

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Krider Garden in Middlebury, Indiana....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-09-23, 05:55 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,583
Posted By JochenRindt

If I owned a Peugeot with a 753 framed bike that...

If I owned a Peugeot with a 753 framed bike that was in very good condition (no dents, rust, or gouges), I would not even consider any offer lower than $2000. I just bought a 1981 Motobecane Le...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-22-23, 08:47 PM
Replies: 6,585
Views: 624,078
Posted By JochenRindt

40 miles on a new loop mapped out a new route...

40 miles on a new loop mapped out a new route starting in Jamestown, Indiana. It was a great ride for the most part. But because I hadnt reconnoitered the route by driving it beforehand, I was...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-08-23, 07:53 PM
Replies: 6,585
Views: 624,078
Posted By JochenRindt

51 miles on the usual route- Pumpkin Vine Trail.

51 miles on the usual route- Pumpkin Vine Trail.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-23, 09:47 PM
Replies: 614
Views: 185,291
Posted By JochenRindt

My dad had a '72 PX-10 from new until '79....

My dad had a '72 PX-10 from new until '79. Growing up, I heard a lot about how light and quick it was, so naturally the PX-10 assumed a near mythical status in my mind. So when I got into cycling in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-04-23, 06:21 PM
Replies: 6,585
Views: 624,078
Posted By JochenRindt

39 miles on the Pumpkin Vine Trail in Elkhart...

39 miles on the Pumpkin Vine Trail in Elkhart County, Indiana. And then another 8 on the spinning bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-23, 07:53 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,920
Posted By JochenRindt

On my 1981 Motobecane Le Champion: 1....

On my 1981 Motobecane Le Champion:
1. Campagnolo: front and rear derailleurs, hubs, Victory crankset, shift levers, seat post, brake levers and hoods.
2. Saturae rims.
3. Origin 8 bottom bracket....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-02-23, 07:41 PM
Replies: 21,919
Views: 3,234,518
Posted By JochenRindt

Pumpkin Vine Trail, West of Middlebury, Indiana....

Pumpkin Vine Trail, West of Middlebury, Indiana. From Goshen to Shipshewana it's a 34 mile round trip. Today was my second time riding it. Took the LeMond and I really felt fresh on the bike. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-23, 08:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,038
Posted By JochenRindt

These were taken on today's ride on the Pumpkin...

These were taken on today's ride on the Pumpkin Vine Trail in Middlebury, Indiana. The more miles I put on this bike, the more I love it. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-24-23, 05:24 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,557
Posted By JochenRindt

I don't think any theater in my area (South Bend,...

I don't think any theater in my area (South Bend, In) is showing it. I'm assuming it's not available for streaming anywhere?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-23, 01:40 PM
Replies: 21,919
Views: 3,234,518
Posted By JochenRindt

Krider Gardens in Middlebury, Indiana on the...

Krider Gardens in Middlebury, Indiana on the Pumpkin Vine Trail.
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Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-23, 04:59 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,186
Posted By JochenRindt

I have a LeMond with 853 tubing that is more than...

I have a LeMond with 853 tubing that is more than twenty years old and has at least 15k miles on it. Somewhere in the back of my mind, I'm worried that one day when I'm cleaning it, I'll see a crack...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-23, 04:39 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,186
Posted By JochenRindt

Steel frames: lugged vs. TIG welded

Just for the sake of curiosity, which one is stronger and/or will last longer?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-23, 10:52 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,203
Posted By JochenRindt

The angle of that seat tube looks very steep-...

The angle of that seat tube looks very steep- quite unlike a LeMond or a French bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-23, 12:29 PM
Replies: 535
Views: 44,121
Posted By JochenRindt

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Bridges over nameless creeks in White County, Indiana...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-23, 07:24 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,203
Posted By JochenRindt

Just out of curiosity, how much did a 1985 Allez...

Just out of curiosity, how much did a 1985 Allez SE weigh in, say, a 56cm size?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-23, 07:16 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,203
Posted By JochenRindt

Those Allezs are beautiful. Back around 2010,...

Those Allezs are beautiful. Back around 2010, Specialized came out with an Allez Steel Double and I bought one. Reynolds 520 tubing and that classic red. I'm quite sure it wasn't as light as the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-23, 08:53 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,203
Posted By JochenRindt

I love American Flyers. Who doesn't like Kevin...

I love American Flyers. Who doesn't like Kevin Costner? Sure, much of the acting isn't brilliant, but there is something charming and even compelling about the Midwestern 1980s summer setting of this...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-11-23, 04:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,026
Posted By JochenRindt

Absolutely bang on, old boy. Couldn't have said...

Absolutely bang on, old boy. Couldn't have said it any better myself. I just bought an old Motobecane Le Champion in top notch condition. Simply looking at it parked next to my Vent Noir and Alp...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-23, 06:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,953
Posted By JochenRindt

I just bought a 1981 Motobecane Le Champion that...

I just bought a 1981 Motobecane Le Champion that came with Saturae C20 rims. Thank you for the information....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-23, 05:08 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,557
Posted By JochenRindt

Damn right!

Damn right!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-23, 05:07 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,557
Posted By JochenRindt

I own one of those Trek LeMonds and I am so glad...

I own one of those Trek LeMonds and I am so glad I bought it used. I have no use for Trek either.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-06-23, 05:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,778
Posted By JochenRindt

I have owned my 2002 Alp d'Huez for over 17 years...

I have owned my 2002 Alp d'Huez for over 17 years and I love it. The bike rides beautifully, and perhaps I'm being corny and overly sentimental here, but I feel as though I'm honoring Greg in some...
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