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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-22-24, 04:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 430
Posted By Chuck M

I suppose I've been lucky. I always obviously...

I suppose I've been lucky. I always obviously guide my front wheel between the teeth going very slowly and the rear follows. But I can see where a little zig or zag where one was not wanted would...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-22-24, 01:30 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,605
Posted By Chuck M

Assuming the green batteries are the new ones, it...

Assuming the green batteries are the new ones, it doesn't look like they are both hooked up. Do you have a picture of how your friend did this?

Keep in mind, I've never worked on an electronic...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-22-24, 12:00 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,605
Posted By Chuck M

simmsa, can you upload some pictures of this...

simmsa, can you upload some pictures of this soldering job? The forum will tell you that you can't because you don't have 10 posts, but they will still upload and someone will do a pic assist. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 22,529
Views: 3,592,689
Posted By Chuck M

I usually take my Trek Domane out on Sunday...

I usually take my Trek Domane out on Sunday morning to push myself a little bit before church. But last night I dreamt that I went for a ride on an older bike and just enjoyed myself.
So this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-24, 03:02 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 887
Posted By Chuck M

In '84 these bikes came with 700C. I would have...

In '84 these bikes came with 700C. I would have expected that the '83s would have as well.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-24, 05:05 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 887
Posted By Chuck M

Yes. I put some aero D-C hoods on mine but as was...

Yes. I put some aero D-C hoods on mine but as was mentioned above, they are too big. When I got my bike, it had Shimano aero hoods which fit better. I'm going to rewrap the bars this winter and I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-24, 08:10 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 887
Posted By Chuck M

Nice bike. I love my '84 Competition. Fortunately...

Nice bike. I love my '84 Competition. Fortunately my brake pads are in excellent shape. When the time comes, I think I can figure a way to replace the pads with something so I can keep the original...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-16-24, 05:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 302
Posted By Chuck M

For reference, I gave $125 for my '84 Competition...

For reference, I gave $125 for my '84 Competition that was not as nice as this and with some crappy saddle that I should throw away.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-08-24, 04:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 365
Posted By Chuck M

I stripped a rusty old Carabela down to bare...

I stripped a rusty old Carabela down to bare metal. I probably would have just sanded the old paint to give a good primer something to hold to, but the rust needed to be eliminated. I got a stripper...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-24, 09:10 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 9,850
Posted By Chuck M

Schreck83 That is a wonderful looking bike.

Schreck83 That is a wonderful looking bike.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-06-24, 03:16 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,447
Posted By Chuck M

Thank you. It started out rough. Actually the...

Thank you. It started out rough. Actually the whole bike was rough. I had to buy the Bridgestone as part of a facebook marketplace take all or none package with the drug dealesque gas station meet...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-06-24, 03:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 849
Posted By Chuck M

OP, that is a very nice bike in well preserved...

OP, that is a very nice bike in well preserved and original condition. Your uncle probably loved that bike and thus kept it in such nice condition all these years or just didn't enjoy it so it went...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-24, 07:00 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 910
Posted By Chuck M

Because it is free and I would find enjoyment in...

Because it is free and I would find enjoyment in rehabbing the Epple, I would probably pick it up. Tires, tubes, cables, bar tape and everything else will cost more than the bike would be worth which...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-06-24, 06:53 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,447
Posted By Chuck M

This was probably the number one issue that...

This was probably the number one issue that contributed to my wife never wanting to ride. I was always accommodating to her wants of a more comfortable saddle. I would buy whatever saddle she wanted...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-02-24, 07:57 AM
Replies: 27,771
Views: 3,570,836
Posted By Chuck M

Sciatic pain or something or other this morning...

Sciatic pain or something or other this morning after yesterday's ride. So a short spin to the duck pond is all I want.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-02-24, 07:53 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,004
Posted By Chuck M

Sounds like a good idea to me. I'm going to keep...

Sounds like a good idea to me. I'm going to keep this in the back of my mind for when the day comes.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-02-24, 07:48 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 746
Posted By Chuck M

This is my first step too. Then adjust with the...

This is my first step too. Then adjust with the bike in the stand second and a spin around the block third before heading out for a ride with a screwdriver for just in case.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-02-24, 06:23 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,004
Posted By Chuck M

It depends if you are using slime, or hot patches.

It depends if you are using slime, or hot patches.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-01-24, 09:27 AM
Replies: 27,771
Views: 3,570,836
Posted By Chuck M

Instead of my regular 16 mile before church ride...

Instead of my regular 16 mile before church ride on the back roads, I took a 25 mile spin along the MUP, rode around downtown and explored one of the older neighborhoods in town.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-24, 08:06 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,177
Posted By Chuck M

Any 27" fenders?

Any 27" fenders?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-24, 03:37 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 910
Posted By Chuck M

Thank you. I only test rode it around enough to...

Thank you. I only test rode it around enough to make sure the kickback hub worked well and take a picture of the finished bike. But from what I understand the young lady that owns it now enjoys it.
Forum: Southern California
08-28-24, 02:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 690
Posted By Chuck M

I wonder if the OP is still married.

I wonder if the OP is still married.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-27-24, 07:40 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,568
Posted By Chuck M

I'm not a lawyer, but I watch Perry Mason once in...

I'm not a lawyer, but I watch Perry Mason once in a while. Riding to the left of another cyclist is in compliance with the law if the law states that more than two abreast is illegal and you are not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-24, 07:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 910
Posted By Chuck M

This '67 Breeze looked rough when it was brought...

This '67 Breeze looked rough when it was brought to me, but the gentleman that brought it to me and his daughter that received it are happy with it. I was kind of proud of what I did to it too. Give...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-24, 06:54 PM
Replies: 22,529
Views: 3,592,689
Posted By Chuck M

Hmmmmm... I get 1040 hours of sick leave a year,...

Hmmmmm... I get 1040 hours of sick leave a year, 240 hours of vacation, every other Friday off, two My Days, up to six paid personal days, and all the holidays except President's Day and Good Friday....
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-27-24, 04:31 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,568
Posted By Chuck M

The Oklahoma law says Bicyclists should remain as...

The Oklahoma law says Bicyclists should remain as far to the right as practical unless passing or turning. A bicyclist shall not ride beside more than one other bicyclist on a roadway, except in...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-26-24, 04:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 396
Posted By Chuck M

Welcome

Welcome
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-26-24, 04:37 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,565
Posted By Chuck M

I can only recall one time the pedaling action...

I can only recall one time the pedaling action was used by a passing motorcyclist. I chuckled at the guy and waved. I immediately assumed it was in good fun and find it cool that others have...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-26-24, 04:58 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 797
Posted By Chuck M

I would probably go for it but it would cost me...

I would probably go for it but it would cost me more than just gas. I would find a nice place to eat or visit too.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-24, 11:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 847
Posted By Chuck M

I took my 970 out for the route I normally ride...

I took my 970 out for the route I normally ride my Trek Domane on last week on Sundays. I enjoyed it more than my Domane. In November, I plan to take my 960 out for 60 miles weather permitting to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-24, 10:46 PM
Replies: 2,793
Views: 177,804
Posted By Chuck M

I don't know that anyone looks for Takaras but...

I don't know that anyone looks for Takaras but me. But if you made an offer on this one, I would offset $20 of it for the water bottle and holder. If it was closer I'd just buy the bike myself.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-24, 05:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 847
Posted By Chuck M

The frames certainly are sturdy, solid and quite...

The frames certainly are sturdy, solid and quite heavy. Not Schwinn heavy, but heavy nonetheless.

The OP's bike looks to be a little later generation than mine but the frame construction looks...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-25-24, 02:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 280
Posted By Chuck M

Keep in mind that the "many different layers" was...

Keep in mind that the "many different layers" was what I was told by the body shop manager that was trying to explain why it was taking so long to get my car back. It may have simply been primer,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-25-24, 11:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 280
Posted By Chuck M

I had a Ford in the mid 90s and the color was...

I had a Ford in the mid 90s and the color was called Rio Red. I had hail damage and the body shop had a terrible time with the paint. The eventually had to get someone from the paint manufacturer to...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-25-24, 11:51 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 712
Posted By Chuck M

Did you read my previous post or even the whole...

Did you read my previous post or even the whole post where you quoted one sentence?

With no context as to what the OP wants the bike for how can anyone tell him if it is worth it to him?...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-25-24, 09:12 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 712
Posted By Chuck M

^ Because it is impossible to determine what make...

^ Because it is impossible to determine what make a bike worth it to someone. If he wants to quick flip it or preserve it for another 40 years and enjoy it have different returns on the investment....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-25-24, 08:07 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,507
Posted By Chuck M

If it ain't broke why fix it?

If it ain't broke why fix it?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-24-24, 08:22 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,099
Posted By Chuck M

Omit the colored chain. That comment was in jest.

Omit the colored chain. That comment was in jest.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-24, 08:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 847
Posted By Chuck M

This photo was actually the front page of my...

This photo was actually the front page of my senior your book. I also had an 8x10 of it but it has been gone for many years.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-24-24, 06:44 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,869
Posted By Chuck M

Mine went through the washing machine and I still...

Mine went through the washing machine and I still use the hell out of it. When do you think it will finally die on me?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-24-24, 06:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 712
Posted By Chuck M

I gave $125 for my '84 Raleigh Competition and I...

I gave $125 for my '84 Raleigh Competition and I probably drove about the same distance. I'd probably be interested in this bike were it in my area.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-24-24, 06:04 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,869
Posted By Chuck M

I went into a bike shop a couple of years ago...

I went into a bike shop a couple of years ago hoping to buy a Varia but they were sold out. I put it on a back burner and never revisited the thought until Bontrager came out with the Car Back. I was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-24, 04:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 847
Posted By Chuck M

I have a love for Takara bikes from having one...

I have a love for Takara bikes from having one when I was in high school. Getting rid of it was instant regret and when I found another just like my old one in original condition, I jumped on it even...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-24, 04:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 847
Posted By Chuck M

Not an expert. Just a fan from way back.

Not an expert. Just a fan from way back.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-24-24, 10:16 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,304
Posted By Chuck M

I have four wall hangers inasmuch as they hang on...

I have four wall hangers inasmuch as they hang on the wall until I take them down to ride them. Two others have greenfield kickstands and don't need to hang. I don't beat any of them as bike abuse is...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-24-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 27,771
Views: 3,570,836
Posted By Chuck M

There is alternate route I could have taken on my...

There is alternate route I could have taken on my Saturday MUP ride to the coffee shop, but I had enough coffee already so this was a short one today.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-24-24, 10:10 AM
Replies: 27,771
Views: 3,570,836
Posted By Chuck M

I always like seeing one of these feathered...

I always like seeing one of these feathered friends when I'm on my Raleigh.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-24, 09:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 708
Posted By Chuck M

I don't like to paint anything... I would rather...

I don't like to paint anything... I would rather be dragged naked behind a smoking diesel pickup truck through a briar patch while chewing on aluminum foil than paint. That being said, I started a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-24-24, 09:01 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,099
Posted By Chuck M

Colored chains.

Colored chains.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-24-24, 08:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 434
Posted By Chuck M

The Amazon stand that you are hesitant about...

The Amazon stand that you are hesitant about getting is fine for a hobbyist/occasional user. You don't need or want to for that matter tighten the clamps on the stand that tightly and you can tip a...
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