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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-25-24, 01:15 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 957
Posted By 1989Pre

If I'm in reasonable condition, the only thing...

If I'm in reasonable condition, the only thing that will do this to me is a combination of heat and direct sunlight. It may be old-school, but I always check my bio-rythyms before signing-up for a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 21,864
Views: 3,176,202
Posted By 1989Pre

Great weather for a ride to Bowdoinham....

Great weather for a ride to Bowdoinham. https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/1057654843 I took the Grubb completely apart over the winter and re-lubed everything. I am now riding with a spare tire,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 06:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 375
Posted By 1989Pre

Not bad, but it would have been better if "Other"...

Not bad, but it would have been better if "Other" (write-in) had been an option for all questions. Specifically, there were many situations depicted and described where-in I would only ride if alone....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-24, 05:02 AM
Replies: 28,032
Views: 4,607,134
Posted By 1989Pre

AD-SLE: I was looking at the headset cups on your...

AD-SLE: I was looking at the headset cups on your frame and they do not seem parallel. You might want to check this. The crown race seems askew.
Forum: Living Car Free
04-29-24, 08:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 701
Posted By 1989Pre

That's an idea. I don't know why I didn't think...

That's an idea. I don't know why I didn't think of that.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-24, 05:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,223
Posted By 1989Pre

I like that tip for the binding headset.

I like that tip for the binding headset.
Forum: Living Car Free
04-29-24, 05:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 701
Posted By 1989Pre

Yeah, I knew a lot of fishermen in the 70's, and...

Yeah, I knew a lot of fishermen in the 70's, and I don't know anyone who ever bought one. I'll stick with my trolling rod.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-24, 04:43 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,298
Posted By 1989Pre

That shows a good deal of lucidity, being able to...

That shows a good deal of lucidity, being able to turn the dream dynamic around like that. I call those "victory dreams". It means your conscious mind and sub-conscious are working in sync. To turn...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-24, 04:35 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,298
Posted By 1989Pre

Come on...Admit that you torched it with a can of...

Come on...Admit that you torched it with a can of kerosene and watched it roast like a campfire marshmallow.
Forum: Framebuilders
04-28-24, 11:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 511
Posted By 1989Pre

Thanks. That makes a lot of sense. The maintubes...

Thanks. That makes a lot of sense. The maintubes are Vitus 172, but I have heard that on this model of Manufrance, the stays and fork are Durifort.
Forum: Framebuilders
04-28-24, 11:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 511
Posted By 1989Pre

Yes, sorry about that. I corrected it.

Yes, sorry about that. I corrected it.
Forum: Framebuilders
04-26-24, 03:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 511
Posted By 1989Pre

Bent Chainstay Under Brake Bridge

I received this frame-set (from France), about 4 years ago, in a box with no packing. The drive-side seat-stay was collapsed at a single point, under the brake bridge, all the way to the left, so...
Forum: Living Car Free
04-25-24, 02:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 845
Posted By 1989Pre

Almost all of the places i shop at have windows...

Almost all of the places i shop at have windows in the front: The doctor, the dentist, the supermarket, Walgreens, the Farm store, the sub shop, the bike shop, health food store, on and on.
A...
Forum: Living Car Free
04-25-24, 02:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 701
Posted By 1989Pre

Yeah, I remember those TV commercials. LOL They...

Yeah, I remember those TV commercials. LOL They look like they'd be okay for ice fishing.
Forum: Living Car Free
04-25-24, 01:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 701
Posted By 1989Pre

Yeah, I remember those TV commercials. LOL They...

Yeah, I remember those TV commercials. LOL They look like they'd be okay for ice fishing.
Forum: Introductions
04-24-24, 10:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 381
Posted By 1989Pre

Lots of stuff on the road. I think its from...

Lots of stuff on the road. I think its from trucks entering and exiting Rt93 from Medford, Revere, etc. Just make sure your tires have puncture-protection. The airport? You'd have to take your bike...
Forum: Introductions
04-23-24, 05:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 381
Posted By 1989Pre

Hello and welcome. Someone in C&V will know about...

Hello and welcome. Someone in C&V will know about your Triumph, so just keep posting and asking questions, and when you get to 10 posts, you can post photos. I'm from Boston, and it is a good place...
Forum: Living Car Free
04-22-24, 03:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 701
Posted By 1989Pre

Yes, I see what you mean: A pack rod would be...

Yes, I see what you mean: A pack rod would be more sensible, but I suppose being cheap does have its advantages. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-24, 03:09 PM
Replies: 21,864
Views: 3,176,202
Posted By 1989Pre

Why can't my dreams be like this?

Why can't my dreams be like this?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-24, 03:02 PM
Replies: 21,864
Views: 3,176,202
Posted By 1989Pre

I was going to say that I think this is an...

I was going to say that I think this is an excellent piece of photography. I am not sure how many art majors would agree.
Forum: Living Car Free
04-22-24, 11:31 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 701
Posted By 1989Pre

Your horizontal top tube probably helps keep...

Your horizontal top tube probably helps keep things from sliding around too much. I'll have to get some short bungees and see if I can get things cinched down really tight. It is just smooth road...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-24, 05:55 AM
Replies: 3,891
Views: 1,148,114
Posted By 1989Pre

Nice Stella!

Nice Stella!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 01:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 801
Posted By 1989Pre

I wish Ferarra had talked about the 73-degree...

I wish Ferarra had talked about the 73-degree seat tube in relation to the rest of the bike. Combined with the 72-degree head tube, that sounds like the best of both worlds.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 10:56 AM
Replies: 21,864
Views: 3,176,202
Posted By 1989Pre

One of my great grand-fathers was from Lancaster.

One of my great grand-fathers was from Lancaster.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 08:48 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,005
Posted By 1989Pre

Super Champion Gentleman.

Super Champion Gentleman.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-21-24, 08:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 675
Posted By 1989Pre

Yeah, that's how my hub came to me, but attached...

Yeah, that's how my hub came to me, but attached to a very rusty Shimano freewheel that wouldn't even spin. I imagine that the previous (original) owner removed the axle to try some alternate methods...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-21-24, 07:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 675
Posted By 1989Pre

Yes, you are right. I found that out when...

Yes, you are right. I found that out when Nwvlvtnr offered me an eliptical-hole version. My Lenton Grand Prix is a 1958, like yours, not 1957, as I had thought. Here is a photo of the front hub:...
Forum: Living Car Free
04-19-24, 02:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 701
Posted By 1989Pre

SoCal, that sounds okay if you are right next to...

SoCal, that sounds okay if you are right next to the water, but the ocean access point is 9 miles away. Downtube42 and curbtender, that might work, but I have a 10' Eagle Claw Starfire, so that's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 05:46 AM
Replies: 28,032
Views: 4,607,134
Posted By 1989Pre

Monitor Sheerline brakes, too. Someone with a...

Monitor Sheerline brakes, too. Someone with a polishing wheel is going to be a very happy man...
Forum: Living Car Free
04-18-24, 04:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 701
Posted By 1989Pre

Fishing Trip on Bike

I'm going to buy a fishing rod holder for my MTB I didn't know they existed, but I checked and found one on amazon. A large internal frame pack should take care of everything else. Has anyone figured...
Forum: Living Car Free
04-18-24, 04:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 566
Posted By 1989Pre

I don't think either motorcycles nor e-"bikes"...

I don't think either motorcycles nor e-"bikes" have anything to do with living car-free. They both consume energy sources, which defeats the entire premise.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-17-24, 06:45 AM
Replies: 3,859
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 682,230
Posted By 1989Pre

Hi. I don't think I've posted on this string...

Hi. I don't think I've posted on this string before, but I am sixty-six years old. I haven't yet seen any necessity of making any modifications to my riding or bikes. My bikes are same basic...
Forum: Introductions
04-17-24, 05:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 363
Posted By 1989Pre

Good tidings to you, Sir. We probably have just...

Good tidings to you, Sir. We probably have just as much to learn from you, since you are carrying that much kit! :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 05:52 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,103
Posted By 1989Pre

If you have a chance, perhaps when you show the...

If you have a chance, perhaps when you show the CR18's installed (which i hope you will...), could you show the flare of the Lauterwassers? The Sun Rim on rear is going to look great. I have not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 01:46 PM
Replies: 28,032
Views: 4,607,134
Posted By 1989Pre

First ride of the season. The boat launch is...

First ride of the season. The boat launch is always my first. Brought some lunch and my new mini-binoculars, but all I saw was herring gulls. Nice spot. Sunny, breezy. 60F...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 06:01 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,103
Posted By 1989Pre

That looks great. How did you get on with the...

That looks great. How did you get on with the Lauterwassers on that ride? I am glad you ditched the dork disc and the rack. Thanks, also, for taking the reflectors off the pedals. Are these Jalcos...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 05:32 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,784
Posted By 1989Pre

From the type-of riding you have described, and...

From the type-of riding you have described, and because you have made it a priority to learn from this build, one observation is that you do not need a top-level frame of 531 or Columbus. What...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 01:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 406
Posted By 1989Pre

You really put a lot of thought into this. Those...

You really put a lot of thought into this. Those bars are a real find. I like the Coloral bottle. Did it take some research to find a derailleur that would perform the 20T jump and take up the slack?...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 12:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 788
Posted By 1989Pre

Yes, Greg told me that the best Mosers are Leader...

Yes, Greg told me that the best Mosers are Leader AX, TK0 and TK1.(Don't know why he didn't mention the Evolution Ti).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 03:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 165
Posted By 1989Pre

Somerville, Mass? I lived two towns away, in...

Somerville, Mass? I lived two towns away, in Stoneham, and never heard of them.., only the British Merlin (Leeds, Yorkshire). I know Independent Fabrication was in Somerville a little later (1995).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 03:31 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,593
Posted By 1989Pre

Have you experimented with heat? A knee brace can...

Have you experimented with heat? A knee brace can supply the needed heat. So can a ginger, mustard or cayenne plaster help. What is your basal oral temperature and your diurnal maximum temperature?...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 10:53 AM
Replies: 28,032
Views: 4,607,134
Posted By 1989Pre

It's amazing what 5 or 6 hours working on a bike...

It's amazing what 5 or 6 hours working on a bike like this will do. I like the period rear lamp.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 10:50 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 11,060
Posted By 1989Pre

Do you mean, "mis-spell"?

Do you mean, "mis-spell"?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-12-24, 10:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 675
Posted By 1989Pre

Thanks. I have no problem with various British...

Thanks. I have no problem with various British (aluminum,steel or steel/aluminum), and I have low-flange Sturmey/Archer front and rear (91mm/110mm), laced to Wolbers on the Manufrance (how often do...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 09:50 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 13,865
Posted By 1989Pre

C'est magnifique. Cela m’a fait monter une fausse...

C'est magnifique. Cela m’a fait monter une fausse larme aux yeux.

I don't know who David Boucher is, but I loved this video. Singer's hyper-active knees are to be noted. Bass had a nice, round...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-12-24, 09:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 675
Posted By 1989Pre

Thanks, Robert and Phil this set of high-flange...

Thanks, Robert and Phil this set of high-flange Normandies came (original, I believe) on a 1957 Raleigh Lenton Grand Prix that i recently acquired, laced to near-mint Dunlop Special Lightweights. The...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-10-24, 03:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 675
Posted By 1989Pre

Normandy 40H Hub

W.T.B: Normandy 40h high-flange rear hub.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-24, 05:15 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,620
Posted By 1989Pre

I may never really know. All I have is a...

I may never really know. All I have is a platform/postal type scale and I have not found a way to stabilize/weigh a bike on it.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-07-24, 05:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,308
Posted By 1989Pre

Get a clip-on type (Planet Bike has one), and...

Get a clip-on type (Planet Bike has one), and clip it to the waist of your pants, your collar, or your pack.
Forum: Living Car Free
04-07-24, 05:04 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,925
Posted By 1989Pre

If I'm not getting a lot of stuff at the stores,...

If I'm not getting a lot of stuff at the stores, and the temperature is over 40F, I take the Rudge. If O.P. has not got long distances to go, then he owes it to himself to get a British 3-speed. The...
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