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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-24, 12:39 AM
Replies: 7,826
Views: 929,995
Posted By RCMoeur

Earlier today, I had high expectations as I...

Earlier today, I had high expectations as I saddled up my big ol' chrome cruiser for the ride down to the co-op. Alas, less than a mile in, I was assailed by horrible crunching cracking noises from...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 09:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 326
Posted By RCMoeur

Er, um, that's what I meant. :D Fixed several...

Er, um, that's what I meant. :D Fixed several broken racks that way. And they've held up OK. Another application of those reinforced concrete classes I took in college.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 09:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 326
Posted By RCMoeur

Test fit crank. Looks like lots of chainstay...

Test fit crank. Looks like lots of chainstay clearance. Tighten it down - and where did that chainstay clearance go?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 09:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 326
Posted By RCMoeur

*cough* JB Weld *cough* :)

*cough* JB Weld *cough* :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 09:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 326
Posted By RCMoeur

Finding the "perfect" crank on a used frame. Pull...

Finding the "perfect" crank on a used frame. Pull the bolts, start the puller, feel significant resistance, stop, apply penetrant, wait. Try again... and watch the puller "pop" out, taking the little...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 09:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 427
Posted By RCMoeur

I've kept a daily journal since the year after I...

I've kept a daily journal since the year after I graduated from the university (35+ years). And if there was one message I would give to Earlier Me, it would be to have started a journal earlier. But...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-24, 06:52 PM
Replies: 301
Views: 13,944
Posted By RCMoeur

As for me, I am at least inspired if not to get...

As for me, I am at least inspired if not to get rid of a lot of bikes, then to move along a lot of entirely usable bottles.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-24, 06:51 PM
Replies: 7,826
Views: 929,995
Posted By RCMoeur

The bright red Iguana is ig-done-a, and I think...

The bright red Iguana is ig-done-a, and I think it turned out nicely. It'll go off to the co-op soon.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-24, 06:44 PM
Replies: 301
Views: 13,944
Posted By RCMoeur

Yesterday, I helped a widow and fellow club...

Yesterday, I helped a widow and fellow club member go through her late husband's bicycles and accumulated parts. She'd already sold a few of the most valuable bikes online, and was looking for help...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 03:28 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,085
Posted By RCMoeur

Being of modest take-home income for most of my...

Being of modest take-home income for most of my life, and having the ability to work on my own stuff, sales at mail-order vendors and LBSs made up most of my cycling expenditures for decades....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-24, 06:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 447
Posted By RCMoeur

Rider 1: "My bicycle was endorsed by Eddy...

Rider 1: "My bicycle was endorsed by Eddy Merckx!"

Rider 2: "But my Takara bicycle was endorsed by a pretty blonde!"

Rider 1: "Ooh."

:)

Edit: looking again at the Takara ad: "Look at the...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
04-22-24, 05:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,148
Posted By RCMoeur

Looks like a 1998-2000 iMac housing. Clever reuse.

Looks like a 1998-2000 iMac housing. Clever reuse.
Forum: Southwest
04-22-24, 05:29 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,846
Posted By RCMoeur

We just received a few bikes in good condition....

We just received a few bikes in good condition. Once we get a chance to go through these bikes and check them out mechanically, we'll have them available.

...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 04:50 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 656
Posted By RCMoeur

Our co-op might have one. I shot the OP a PM on...

Our co-op might have one. I shot the OP a PM on it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 08:21 PM
Replies: 7,826
Views: 929,995
Posted By RCMoeur

Rode 33 miles this morning leading my club ride...

Rode 33 miles this morning leading my club ride to a huge steak n' eggs breakfast. Did see a coyote moving unhurriedly through an affluent residential neighborhood, but no boulders or Acme crates...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 11:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 447
Posted By RCMoeur

These bikes had a great price point in terms of...

These bikes had a great price point in terms of performance & componentry - almost enough to overlook the "deluxe swing set" tubing. Almost bought one of these as my first "real" road bike, but their...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-24, 05:51 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 642
Posted By RCMoeur

1. Need (to fill an unmet niche or have a backup)...

1. Need (to fill an unmet niche or have a backup)
2. Fit (bike's not much use if it won't fit, unless a parts donor)
3. Color / frame style (why this one and not another one?)
4. Componentry /...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-20-24, 05:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 644
Posted By RCMoeur

That seems to be a true collector's item, not a...

That seems to be a true collector's item, not a bike for taking out for a weekend spin.

Of course, someone with enough spending money could purchase it and make it a daily/weekly rider. After...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 07:39 PM
Replies: 7,826
Views: 929,995
Posted By RCMoeur

I installed the current system myself several...

I installed the current system myself several years ago with a little help from a small contractor. Due to our "wet" winter (a whopping 5 inches since October 1st), I hadn't tested the sprinklers...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 11:53 AM
Replies: 7,826
Views: 929,995
Posted By RCMoeur

What am I wrenching on at the moment? ...

What am I wrenching on at the moment?

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/97d2a5f0_c148_4a03_9a14_f0841c0f82b5_12a0a55189e8cf3fd7e4220d8799d751ad9033e3.jpeg

Plus a...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-18-24, 06:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 425
Posted By RCMoeur

Given the age and the iffiness of the...

Given the age and the iffiness of the "waterproof" coating on the nylon, $100 doesn't seem like a bad bid for the set.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 04:03 PM
Replies: 7,826
Views: 929,995
Posted By RCMoeur

I recently purchased two more Park Y spoke...

I recently purchased two more Park Y spoke wrenches - the beefier new design seems less prone to failure than earlier versions.

The only minor drawback is the size numbers are very small. So I put...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 02:50 PM
Replies: 7,826
Views: 929,995
Posted By RCMoeur

Sometimes, it's best not to ask. But knowing the...

Sometimes, it's best not to ask. But knowing the owner's skills as a raconteur, we'd probably get some sort of explanation involving an escaped lion or fending off crazed Taylor Swift fans.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 11:33 AM
Replies: 7,826
Views: 929,995
Posted By RCMoeur

This came in on a regular customer's bike...

This came in on a regular customer's bike yesterday at the co-op. Upon seeing it, I pronounced it "Honorable Mention - Practical Modern Sculpture". He thought it was a perfect description. :) Helped...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 11:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 173
Posted By RCMoeur

That looks like a Mk IV fastback cluster...

That looks like a Mk IV fastback cluster (1972ish). Measuring mine, the size is 20.5" or 52 cm C-T, which matches the smallest in the 1972 catalog. Technically a scooch too tall for me, but after 42...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 11:37 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 961
Posted By RCMoeur

Neatsfoot oil, or liquefied Proofhide? Also,...

Neatsfoot oil, or liquefied Proofhide?

Also, you're being very unreasonable in demanding death - you should just apply enough for conditioning of the natural material for suppleness and weather...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
04-16-24, 10:01 PM
Replies: 1,495
Views: 534,085
Posted By RCMoeur

*plonk*

*plonk*
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 06:24 PM
Replies: 301
Views: 13,944
Posted By RCMoeur

10-Q. At this moment, I am actually...

10-Q.

At this moment, I am actually recovering a bin full of sun-crunchy saddles in preparation for a foster kids bike event on Sunday the 28th. And I picked up three more eye-straining patterns...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
04-16-24, 06:15 PM
Replies: 1,495
Views: 534,085
Posted By RCMoeur

It would seem you read more into my comment than...

It would seem you read more into my comment than I actually said. And you are correct that a substantial and growing percentage of big-box bikes are using aluminum frames. And yes, owners can upgrade...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-16-24, 04:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 383
Posted By RCMoeur

"After consultation with NASCAR, we're putting...

"After consultation with NASCAR, we're putting restrictor plates on the riders' faces."
Forum: Commuting
04-16-24, 04:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 487
Posted By RCMoeur

Someone, somewhere: "YOU'RE NOT DOING IT RIGHT!" ...

Someone, somewhere: "YOU'RE NOT DOING IT RIGHT!"

Oh wait, maybe you are doing it right, but that would mean you're not doing it left, but... never mind. :)
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-16-24, 04:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 404
Posted By RCMoeur

I would stand corrected, except my stoker doesn't...

I would stand corrected, except my stoker doesn't like it when I stand. :D
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-24, 04:04 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,192
Posted By RCMoeur

Oof. One moment I'm browsing BF, and next thing...

Oof. One moment I'm browsing BF, and next thing I'm in a Jay Townley session at Interbike.

(no offense to Jay - he seems to know his stuff)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 03:59 PM
Replies: 1,919
Views: 106,599
Posted By RCMoeur

And in spite of a deficiency of such humor, he...

And in spite of a deficiency of such humor, he optimistically persists.
Forum: Beach Cruisers
04-16-24, 03:57 PM
Replies: 1,495
Views: 534,085
Posted By RCMoeur

The frames and structural items on big box bikes...

The frames and structural items on big box bikes seem OK, except weight weenies may object (almost all straight gauge hi-ten). But derailleur-equipped bikes, including cruisers, almost always use...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-16-24, 03:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 404
Posted By RCMoeur

One more gratuitous comment/suggestion: When...

One more gratuitous comment/suggestion: When taking on self-loading cargo on your quad, do you use "The Method (https://gtgtandems.com/tech/propmethod.html)?" 1) Cap'n puts both feet firmly down...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-16-24, 03:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 404
Posted By RCMoeur

Looks like it was fun. Around here, we do a...

Looks like it was fun.

Around here, we do a 12-hour ride in the darkness in the dead of the summer on a slightly-longer-than-a-roundabout 8 mile residential loop, but it's fun too. Several folks...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-24, 03:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 961
Posted By RCMoeur

For shorter rides, a saddle with more padding may...

For shorter rides, a saddle with more padding may be more comfortable. For longer rides, there tends to be a strong preference for a firmer saddle for support. Then there are mutants like me that...
Forum: Commuting
04-16-24, 03:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 487
Posted By RCMoeur

I've been leading a Sunday morning ride for 33...

I've been leading a Sunday morning ride for 33 years and counting. There are a very few times when we have a less-than-positive interaction with someone(s) who look like they are enroute to worship....
Forum: Commuting
04-16-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 487
Posted By RCMoeur

Leftish points for cycling: saving the...

Leftish points for cycling: saving the environment, minimal fossil fuel use, reduce motorized vehicle dependence, closer to nature
Rightish points for cycling: Freedom to travel, individual effort,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 11:11 AM
Replies: 1,919
Views: 106,599
Posted By RCMoeur

"The best we can do is framebuilding torches and...

"The best we can do is framebuilding torches and Tange forks."
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 11:01 AM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,128,187
Posted By RCMoeur

Nope - 5 speed rear on both. 120 mm OLD. Shimano...

Nope - 5 speed rear on both. 120 mm OLD. Shimano 600 freewheels, 14-17-20-25-32.

Also, no hub work needed, as they have Suntour XC cartridge bearing hubs which spin like new. They were 100% ready...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 08:54 AM
Replies: 255
Views: 12,187
Posted By RCMoeur

As a Suntour aficionado, I get some amused...

As a Suntour aficionado, I get some amused satisfaction that a previous owner replaced the NR rear with a VX. :)

​​​​​​​Hope these bikes find a good home at the right price.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 08:52 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,861
Posted By RCMoeur

Knowing southern Nevada (which is much like where...

Knowing southern Nevada (which is much like where I live in Arizona), that would mean not riding at all.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 08:51 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,861
Posted By RCMoeur

That's intentional, both for traction improvement...

That's intentional, both for traction improvement and pavement durability. An asphalt concrete or chip seal pavement with all rounded rocks tends to wear poorly and can develop rutting, shoving, and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 08:15 PM
Replies: 1,919
Views: 106,599
Posted By RCMoeur

I reckon them's fancy words for saying...

I reckon them's fancy words for saying "unindicted conspirator." :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 07:56 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,861
Posted By RCMoeur

He said he'd tried a plug, but it didn't fully...

He said he'd tried a plug, but it didn't fully seal the tire. The tire was rated for 50 psi, but I'm not sure it had all that when he installed the plug.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 07:37 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,861
Posted By RCMoeur

On this past weekend's Tour de Scottsdale, I...

On this past weekend's Tour de Scottsdale, I helped a rider who was running 700x40C tubeless and suffered a hole in the tire that wouldn't seal. We ended up installing a tube so he could finish the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 07:34 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,192
Posted By RCMoeur

They probably need the bikes just to get from one...

They probably need the bikes just to get from one side of the store to the other. :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 06:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 440
Posted By RCMoeur

I keep telling myself I really need to move to...

I keep telling myself I really need to move to Illustrator, but as I've been using Freehand since the late 80s, I may be too stuck in a different way of working to make the jump. Thank goodness for...
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