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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 07:14 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,157
Posted By Korina

Well, I went back to the salvage yard today and...

Well, I went back to the salvage yard today and took another look at the frame. The very short fluted Japanese seat post came out easily; peered down the seat tube, and it didn't look rusty but it...
Forum: Northern California
05-28-24, 12:40 PM
Replies: 437
Views: 28,921
Posted By Korina

I feel like I'm living Groundhog Day. For most of...

I feel like I'm living Groundhog Day. For most of May we've had the exact same weather; sunny and windy, highs around 60, lows in the mid-40s. We rarely get the same weather two days in a row; this...
Forum: Commuting
05-27-24, 09:24 PM
Replies: 1,713
Views: 352,560
Posted By Korina

Heh. Reminds me of the time I spotted a large...

Heh. Reminds me of the time I spotted a large fish head on the side of the road on my way home. I rode past it for weeks as it decayed. Kinda gross, kinda interesting.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 12:55 PM
Replies: 853
Views: 47,982
Posted By Korina

This...

This (https://humboldt.craigslist.org/bik/d/cutten-custom-touring-frameset/7751127824.html) just popped up.Custom Touring Frameset - $800 (Cutten)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 12:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 304
Posted By Korina

That sounds like a lovely trip; thanks for...

That sounds like a lovely trip; thanks for sharing!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 08:11 PM
Replies: 853
Views: 47,982
Posted By Korina

Not super high-end, but Trek Multitrack 750...

Not super high-end, but Trek Multitrack 750 Trekking was only made in 1995. This 23" specimen looks decently clean and mostly original; apparently only missing the headlight.

EDIT: Well poop. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 04:55 PM
Replies: 853
Views: 47,982
Posted By Korina

Anyone looking for a project...

Anyone looking for a project (https://humboldt.craigslist.org/bik/d/cutten-specialized-stumpjumper-from/7735802673.html)?Specialized stumpjumper from 1980s MAKE OFFER - $1 (Eureka)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 04:35 PM
Replies: 853
Views: 47,982
Posted By Korina

The pricing is delusional, but it is abnormally...

The pricing is delusional, but it is abnormally tall, like most of you guys. :D Unlike most of you guys, it's also very pretty...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-24, 04:23 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,294
Posted By Korina

I've been riding since I was a kid, as most of us...

I've been riding since I was a kid, as most of us old folk have. I've had a number of crashes over the forty+ years, ending with bumps and bruises, a few sprains and some road rash, once cracked a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-24, 02:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 594
Posted By Korina

Ah, yes, the tractor seat. I started with one of...

Ah, yes, the tractor seat. I started with one of those; it was fine for about five miles, and then the chafing started. Thus began my saddle journey, each one with less and less padding, until my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-24, 01:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 311
Posted By Korina

It is a great bike! It takes him where he wants...

It is a great bike! It takes him where he wants to go and looks good doing it. :) Also, clever rack hack.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-24, 01:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 311
Posted By Korina

That sounds very much like it. Fortunately chains...

That sounds very much like it. Fortunately chains aren't that expensive. They're commonly classed as "consumables", like cables, tires, and tubes, as they eventually wear out with normal use, unlike,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 06:36 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,157
Posted By Korina

Will do. Thanks.

Will do. Thanks.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 02:54 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,157
Posted By Korina

Never! Kolchak 4evah! Good point about the...

Never! Kolchak 4evah!

Good point about the seat post. I wouldn't be building up the bike, I'd be passing the frame to someone and let them build it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 09:33 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,157
Posted By Korina

I do not have overflowing parts bins, and there's...

I do not have overflowing parts bins, and there's no way I'd be able to ride something that big anyway; what I have is a soft heart and an appreciation for nice bikes that aren't being made anymore,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 06:48 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,157
Posted By Korina

Okay, I'll snag it; someone will want it. It'll...

Okay, I'll snag it; someone will want it. It'll have to wait until Monday, when they open.

Almost forgot; they also have this Raleigh Technium complete. Sorry for the bad pic. There were also Trek...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 03:28 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,157
Posted By Korina

Emergency: is this Bianchi worth saving?

I just came back from the salvage yard where I found this pretty little frame. The headset moves smoothly but feels a bit grindy; probably needs new bearings. I tried to get a pic of the serial...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 01:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 425
Posted By Korina

50+ Cycling Survey

Hi! If you're like me, older but still riding, please take this survey...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 01:26 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,293
Posted By Korina

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6O8k2c09yY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6O8k2c09yY
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 02:57 PM
Replies: 1,088
Views: 236,672
Posted By Korina

I've spotted a couple. What a contrast. ...

I've spotted a couple. What a contrast.


https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1290/_91_trek_520_50bcc5571d8f7d22f9cd56b66bb30ad4fdfb24c4.jpg
'91 Trek 520...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-21-24, 02:43 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,303
Posted By Korina

True, especially as all the bridges and...

True, especially as all the bridges and boardwalks are aluminum (resistant to salt water), but I'd still rather they blocked car access.

The trail in Eureka has dark brown(!!) bollards; I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 02:30 PM
Replies: 22,365
Views: 4,730,737
Posted By Korina

The bike itself...

The bike itself (https://humboldt.craigslist.org/bik/d/ferndale-schwinn-paramount-1971/7749182505.html) is droolworthy, but the price is delusional.Schwinn Paramount 1971 - $4,900 (Ferndale) ...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-21-24, 12:59 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,303
Posted By Korina

Tell that to my local municipalities; they...

Tell that to my local municipalities; they installed bollards at each end of every bridge, and our trails have a lot of bridges. I'd rather they put them where the cars can get in, but what do I know?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-18-24, 09:29 PM
Replies: 1,108
Views: 427,768
Posted By Korina

They're called "mustache bars".

They're called "mustache bars".
Forum: Commuting
05-18-24, 09:25 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 761
Posted By Korina

Spritz your plasticware with non-stick spray...

Spritz your plasticware with non-stick spray before you fill it and it won't stain or smell.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-18-24, 09:03 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,303
Posted By Korina

The city put in a MUP a few years ago and at the...

The city put in a MUP a few years ago and at the trailhead some wit decided to install two bollards, one in the center of each lane. It was quickly fixed.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 01:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 452
Posted By Korina

It's still a bit much for a HardRock, but not...

It's still a bit much for a HardRock, but not that much, and I suppose it depends on your market. If it fits and you like it, get it, and make sure to show us pics!!

At 5'4" I'm also a big fan of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 09:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 452
Posted By Korina

IMO, $125 for a frame is too much if it's not...

IMO, $125 for a frame is too much if it's not super high end or rare.

The nice thing about HardRocks is that they're the bottom end of a good quality line, and once built up it'll happily take all...
Forum: Commuting
05-15-24, 01:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 607
Posted By Korina

I'd start with the shorter pins and go from...

I'd start with the shorter pins and go from there. Good luck.
Forum: Northern California
05-15-24, 01:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 208
Posted By Korina

As a Volunteer Trail Steward I can definitively...

As a Volunteer Trail Steward I can definitively say, trail work is a lot of fun; hard work but fun. Big bonus if they feed you.
Forum: Northern California
05-15-24, 01:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 570
Posted By Korina

That's a much nicer bridge; I'm sure Kelli would...

That's a much nicer bridge; I'm sure Kelli would approve.
Forum: Northern California
05-15-24, 12:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 256
Posted By Korina

I asked, and they said it was due to a lack of...

I asked, and they said it was due to a lack of volunteers. Definitely bummer.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-15-24, 12:36 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,303
Posted By Korina

What happens when you build a MUP without bollards?

You don't even have to guess.

https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/cars-del-paso-heights-bike-trail/103-9452c778-0b72-4600-9212-324e696eae95
Forum: Northern California
05-10-24, 11:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 342
Posted By Korina

Oh! Darn! If only you'd said something yesterday!...

Oh! Darn! If only you'd said something yesterday! I already committed to a... thing on that day. Shoot. Sorry. :rolleyes:
Forum: Northern California
05-10-24, 12:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 342
Posted By Korina

Because I can't read, obviously. Sorry.

Because I can't read, obviously. Sorry.
Forum: Northern California
05-08-24, 05:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 342
Posted By Korina

FYI, this is a bicycling forum. Something like...

FYI, this is a bicycling forum. Something like this belongs in Foo, the off-topic forum.
Forum: Northern California
05-08-24, 04:57 PM
Replies: 437
Views: 28,921
Posted By Korina

:roflmao2:We got 2.5".

:roflmao2:We got 2.5".
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 04:52 PM
Replies: 853
Views: 47,982
Posted By Korina

Not one but two Eddie Merckxses. Merckxs's? Red...

Not one but two Eddie Merckxses. Merckxs's? Red one (https://humboldt.craigslist.org/bik/d/arcata-1980s-vintage-eddy-merckx-road/7744971723.html#) White one...
Forum: Commuting
05-06-24, 10:38 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,267
Posted By Korina

My one tire liner runs much nicer than a garden...

My one tire liner runs much nicer than a garden hose because my tires, Maxxis DTH, are pretty supple and fast. So I guess I'm in the middle?

Tubeless has its issues, with burping, gashes, specific...
Forum: Commuting
05-01-24, 03:35 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,267
Posted By Korina

Which tire is getting punctured? Mine happen...

Which tire is getting punctured? Mine happen 99.999% on the rear tire (last week was possibly my first ever front tire puncture); I got tired of it so I installed a tire liner and no more flats! The...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-01-24, 12:42 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,871
Posted By Korina

Just caught up with the thread; how are your new...

Just caught up with the thread; how are your new strategies working out?
Forum: Northern California
05-01-24, 11:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 256
Posted By Korina

Reg. open for 2024 Tour of the Unknown Coast!

There are two rides again this year; the Tour of the Unknown Coast Century and the Avenue of the Giants 100k (with optional bonus miles). In the Before Times there were also 25 and 50 mile rides;...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 11:06 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 291
Posted By Korina

PSA: Velo-Orange 20% off sale

As the sweet scent of blossoms fills the air and the sun beckons us outdoors, there's no better time to embrace the joys of cycling. To celebrate the arrival of spring and the beauty of blooming...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-24, 02:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 576
Posted By Korina

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDRbinNduhM ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDRbinNduhM


Ooh, a newer interview!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pezl2Spo8tA
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-24, 08:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 576
Posted By Korina

Georgena Terry is da bomb! She's on Fb if you...

Georgena Terry is da bomb! She's on Fb if you want to ask her about your new bike. :D
Forum: Northern California
04-25-24, 09:19 PM
Replies: 437
Views: 28,921
Posted By Korina

Sorry you caught the plague. I hope it passes...

Sorry you caught the plague. I hope it passes quickly.
We had friends visiting from out of town; they both have mobility issues, so we went for a drive. My legs cried silently in the back seat while...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-20-24, 03:13 PM
Replies: 1,108
Views: 427,768
Posted By Korina

Bummer. I'm sure the right bike will come along.

Bummer. I'm sure the right bike will come along.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 09:47 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,554
Posted By Korina

Here's some organization pr0n for you guys. Grab...

Here's some organization pr0n for you guys. Grab some coffee, sit back, and procrastinate. ;)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXfg4Qib-5I
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-14-24, 03:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 536
Posted By Korina

Nice-looking bike. Red goes faster, you know....

Nice-looking bike. Red goes faster, you know. IIRC, if that's an adjustable stem, you could try lowering the angle a bit; that would put the handlebar a little farther away. Enjoy your ride! :ride:
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-14-24, 03:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,282
Posted By Korina

Which model is that? I like my Tourist Bar, but...

Which model is that? I like my Tourist Bar, but I'm always adjusting something.
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