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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-24, 04:18 AM
Replies: 21,872
Views: 3,183,358
Posted By bironi

Dropped off a car for some maintenance

I went for an easy ride around the southern most part of Puget Sound (Olympia, Wa)
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 12:02 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,736
Posted By bironi

Thank you, I'll give that RI model a shot. I...

Thank you,
I'll give that RI model a shot. I used to try to keep my bells shiny, but have come to embrace the aging process.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 10:13 PM
Replies: 851
Views: 47,797
Posted By bironi

www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/403318972181518/...

www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/403318972181518/

If only my smaller size
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 08:45 PM
Replies: 21,872
Views: 3,183,358
Posted By bironi

James, That is a bike that I would be very...

James,
That is a bike that I would be very proud to own and ride every day.
Hope that knee comes back strong.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 05:09 PM
Replies: 851
Views: 47,797
Posted By bironi

Might someone explain how to link a marketplace...

Might someone explain how to link a marketplace ad on facebook to this thead?
Thank much in advance.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 04:45 PM
Replies: 21,872
Views: 3,183,358
Posted By bironi

Sorry the #2 knee job is going sideways. I glad...

Sorry the #2 knee job is going sideways.
I glad you got in a nice ride close to home.
I'm not familiar with the Guvnor, tell me about it please.
Is that fixed or ss?
What gear inches are you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 01:21 PM
Replies: 851
Views: 47,797
Posted By bironi

Don't know how to post this pic link

https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t45.5328-4/423860478_7941318422562120_4711524022824549028_n.jpg?stp=c43.0.260.260a_dst-jpg_p261x260&_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=247b10&_nc_ohc=aP-MuEnYilUQ7kNvgF...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 02:48 AM
Replies: 851
Views: 47,797
Posted By bironi

Quite the corncob, that is not common anymore as...

Quite the corncob, that is not common anymore as well.
The seller's command of the English language is weak marketing.
The bike looks to be in great condition, but a truly weird configuration.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 09:24 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,736
Posted By bironi

Thanks much. I'll replace the unsplit one and...

Thanks much.
I'll replace the unsplit one and continue in search of the perfect ring.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 12:23 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,736
Posted By bironi

A couple ?'s about the Suzu full size bell. I...

A couple ?'s about the Suzu full size bell.
I have a few, but can't remember the type of washer comes with it originally.
Is it a flat or split lock washer?
I keep futzing with mine to try to get...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 10:02 AM
Replies: 851
Views: 47,797
Posted By bironi

Perhaps the subject of saddle adjustment might...

Perhaps the subject of saddle adjustment might have been included in your conversation.
Emoji!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-14-24, 08:51 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,989
Posted By bironi

Thanks, that looks quite creative and functional....

Thanks, that looks quite creative and functional.
Nice bike, but my old body could not ride those bars.
That's a long drop, reach.
Good for you!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 06:26 PM
Replies: 3,594
Views: 459,629
Posted By bironi

My wife and I have not brought another cat in to...

My wife and I have not brought another cat in to our home.
We are away too often now.
But today, I had a very handsome/pretty cat cross my path.
It was not black, but a cool blend of warm...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-08-24, 03:05 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,989
Posted By bironi

might i see a pic of your Peter Mooney?

I would also like to know what a triple and fix-fix hub is.
Thanks much.
Byron
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-24, 02:27 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,092
Posted By bironi

keep it locked up

I'm in your size and nearby,
an emoji
but I'm old and your gears, skinny tires, and brake levers would put me to bed.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-24, 02:07 PM
Replies: 21,872
Views: 3,183,358
Posted By bironi

Nice looking crankset, brand? And the bike?

Nice looking crankset, brand? And the bike?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-24, 11:53 PM
Replies: 21,872
Views: 3,183,358
Posted By bironi

like and jealous

Cold, rain and wind here, with nothing close to predictability.
Thanks for the pics, nice bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 07:19 PM
Replies: 21,872
Views: 3,183,358
Posted By bironi

Hope that knee comes around. I'm on 10+ on a...

Hope that knee comes around. I'm on 10+ on a partial, but still worry about it. Hang in there.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 05:47 PM
Replies: 851
Views: 47,797
Posted By bironi

I'm quite baffled by the one pretty bad pic. ...

I'm quite baffled by the one pretty bad pic.
Are the helmet a strapping hiding defects at the head tube area and the captain's middle tube juncture.
And the blue planter looks like an on board...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 08:09 PM
Replies: 21,872
Views: 3,183,358
Posted By bironi

a bit late

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_2699_f003996c89056d4b9dc69e6d645adc7f155cb23c.jpg
Some guy fumbling with his old phone and bad hands taking a selfie in his most...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 02:43 AM
Replies: 21,872
Views: 3,183,358
Posted By bironi

Pretty crankset. And pics.

Pretty crankset.
And pics.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 09:10 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,410
Posted By bironi

There is no rule. Experiment. As a short guy,...

There is no rule.
Experiment.
As a short guy, I've settled on 165.
I ride two fixed, one ss, and one multi-geared.
I picked the 165 because I can corner sharply without catching a pedal.
The 170...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 02:08 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,465,357
Posted By bironi

Well that does suck. There are some very...

Well that does suck.
There are some very strange people out and about, or holed up in front of a screen.
Best not to fund their weirdness.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 10:50 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 4,369
Posted By bironi

taint vintage, but classic

https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bikebling.com%2Fv%2Fvspfiles%2Fphotos%2FSPEEDPLAY-FROG-STAINLESS-2T.jpg&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=09372d2e9141e3bebcf8533c28be0cb139bff63d435dd14b1...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 11:52 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,747
Posted By bironi

So only small life and death issues. Keep those...

So only small life and death issues.
Keep those vintage brakes and don't leave your driveway.
Please post daily ride pics.
Emoji?
Hey, I'm just a jealous guy.
I lusted after a Mercian a few...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 08:22 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,465,357
Posted By bironi

Junkman1948 runs a tape measure differently than...

Junkman1948 runs a tape measure differently than I.
Center-to-center?
You better like red, a lot!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 02:42 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,465,357
Posted By bironi

A pretty good looking Serotta. The color...

A pretty good looking Serotta.

The color scheme is another subject?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 01:39 AM
Replies: 21,872
Views: 3,183,358
Posted By bironi

meh, a couple days back

We had a break of Spring a couple days back.
I'm always a dollar short and a day late....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 01:34 AM
Replies: 21,872
Views: 3,183,358
Posted By bironi

very nice bike and pics, thank you.

very nice bike and pics, thank you.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-27-24, 10:18 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 17,886
Posted By bironi

I took my index finger tip off 10+ yrs ago. I...

I took my index finger tip off 10+ yrs ago.
I was a newbie, but I wished I had seen Sheldon Browns warning pictures about what I experienced prior to my experience.
They are likely still available...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 02:08 PM
Replies: 511
Views: 46,489
Posted By bironi

Isn't FB one humongous glitch?

Isn't FB one humongous glitch?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-24, 11:52 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,465,357
Posted By bironi

I'm amazed by the fit adjustments that ageing...

I'm amazed by the fit adjustments that ageing demands, but I understand completely.
What works, works.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-24, 05:23 PM
Replies: 511
Views: 46,489
Posted By bironi

I do believe the pedals are included, just not...

I do believe the pedals are included, just not currently installed.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 01:00 PM
Replies: 21,872
Views: 3,183,358
Posted By bironi

That tree is winning the battle with the fence,...

That tree is winning the battle with the fence, and the multi-colored mural has the upper hand on your Merckx.
I wonder how many years running on the tree/fence fight.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 11:29 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,465,357
Posted By bironi

judging by the head tube length, I'm pretty sure...

judging by the head tube length, I'm pretty sure that is larger than a 52cm.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-24, 10:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 813
Posted By bironi

Thank you for the quick responses. It would...

Thank you for the quick responses.
It would have been fun to try out all the early machines when I was young.
I don't have the money or body to give it a go today.
I didn't have the money when I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-24, 09:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 813
Posted By bironi

Have you seen this type of High Wheel, Penny Farthing?

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_2569_6753e4d199ef96ec418a0e5c194dbbf7d4056614.jpg
I saw this picture at Clark's Restaurant near Cosmopolis, Wa. today. I've never...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-24, 03:02 AM
Replies: 21,872
Views: 3,183,358
Posted By bironi

That pains my eyes

I inherited a free bike decades ago and put it to use as a commuter.
It got me to work and home in Seattle, but never in fun mode.
I think I ended up donating the bike to whatever, I don't recall....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-24, 12:58 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,465,357
Posted By bironi

Just have to be big and strong enough to get that...

Just have to be big and strong enough to get that thang from the bike stand to the ground.
Gravy from there.

It aint me babe.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-24, 08:44 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,465,357
Posted By bironi

Yes, the current owner seems like a very charming...

Yes, the current owner seems like a very charming seller.
Straight forward about all but the price.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-24, 08:39 PM
Replies: 21,872
Views: 3,183,358
Posted By bironi

^^^^^ Is that a BioPace yellow sticker on the...

^^^^^
Is that a BioPace yellow sticker on the crank?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-24, 02:29 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,465,357
Posted By bironi

That Land Shark will fit one in ? Maybe I'm...

That Land Shark will fit one in ?
Maybe I'm wrong, but I'm a kind of stock frame short person.
Doesn't this look unusual to you?
To me that sale has an audience of less than zero.
Hey, I suck at...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-24, 08:59 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,465,357
Posted By bironi

a lesson in marketing

This is not!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-24, 01:14 AM
Replies: 21,872
Views: 3,183,358
Posted By bironi

Thank you

That's a nice spot you've found at the right time.
Lovely pic.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-24, 01:01 AM
Replies: 1,781
Views: 248,379
Posted By bironi

We may be in the same general age bracket, but...

We may be in the same general age bracket, but I'm a newbie here with 250ish posts vs your 13kish.
You'll have to fill me in on the Jeff story, because I'd like to know if Jeff was with me on my...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-06-24, 01:05 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,989
Posted By bironi

Any old friends here?

Hello,
I'm pretty new to this forum and more so to this sub forum.
I'm wondering if there others of my generation riding fixed and single speed.
I took up riding road fixed gears 10-12? years ago....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-24, 08:03 PM
Replies: 1,781
Views: 248,379
Posted By bironi

And you were wearing the correct pair of gloves. ...

And you were wearing the correct pair of gloves.
And riding a Medici.
Nice!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-24, 01:33 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,565
Posted By bironi

You are drawn to the orange cone

Tell me you didn't mess up that beautiful DeRosa.
If you did, better keep your hands on the bar and the lens on the road.
What setup works well for you on this bike currently?
I only ask because...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-24, 08:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,622
Posted By bironi

Well done. It's been many years since reading...

Well done.
It's been many years since reading about Major Taylor, but this led me to several hours filling out his story beyond this documentary.
Thanks.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-28-24, 07:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 707
Posted By bironi

I've seen that option mentioned before. Never...

I've seen that option mentioned before.
Never tried it because the hardware store variety looked so clumsy.
Functional, yeah, cheap, yeah, aesthetic, no.
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