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03-25-24, 11:49 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,211
Posted By Straightblock

I don't know much about wine, but I think it's a...

I don't know much about wine, but I think it's a decent $6 bottle.
03-23-24, 11:40 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,211
Posted By Straightblock

I found this last week, the only bike-related...

I found this last week, the only bike-related item I've seen in Aldi in a long time.

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03-20-24, 01:17 PM
Replies: 15,437
Views: 4,054,161
Posted By Straightblock

Wall art from a friend who was cleaning out his...

Wall art from a friend who was cleaning out his office when he retired.

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03-10-24, 06:50 PM
Replies: 2,336
Views: 553,672
Posted By Straightblock

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William...
03-08-24, 07:39 PM
Replies: 21,635
Views: 3,030,272
Posted By Straightblock

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Almond orchards before last week's rainstorms.
03-08-24, 07:29 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,328
Posted By Straightblock

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Miyata-built Univega Gran Premio.
03-02-24, 01:22 PM
Replies: 83,053
Views: 14,037,116
Posted By Straightblock

$400 seems wildly optimistic for a Gitane track...

$400 seems wildly optimistic for a Gitane track standard, the poor man's entry level track bike with a hi-ten frame. I think these were less than $150 new in the mid 1970's.
02-16-24, 12:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 748
Posted By Straightblock

The multiple layers of handlebar tape probably...

The multiple layers of handlebar tape probably offset any weight reduction from the driilium.
02-14-24, 03:25 PM
Replies: 604
Views: 75,148
Posted By Straightblock

Raleigh Team Pro with a parts bin build. ...

Raleigh Team Pro with a parts bin build.

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02-14-24, 03:16 PM
Replies: 21,635
Views: 3,030,272
Posted By Straightblock

Saturday ride to the end of Wellbarn Road. ...

Saturday ride to the end of Wellbarn Road.

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02-07-24, 11:54 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,127
Posted By Straightblock

A few survivors. ...

A few survivors.

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02-01-24, 11:46 AM
Replies: 604
Views: 75,148
Posted By Straightblock

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02-01-24, 12:05 AM
Replies: 83,053
Views: 14,037,116
Posted By Straightblock

It's fairly near to me, and if it were a couple...

It's fairly near to me, and if it were a couple of cm larger I might be tempted, but I'm really trying to stick to N+0 and already have Worksop-built road and track bikes in the same team livery in...
01-31-24, 10:49 AM
Replies: 83,053
Views: 14,037,116
Posted By Straightblock

Rough looking Raleigh Team frame, SBDU?Team Ti...

Rough looking Raleigh Team frame, SBDU?Team Ti Raleigh Frame with beautiful original painted Fork from mid/late 1970s. Frame and Fork$250
Listed 3 days ago in Fresno, CA...
01-29-24, 01:14 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 4,306
Posted By Straightblock

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My...
01-29-24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 21,635
Views: 3,030,272
Posted By Straightblock

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Saturday was 56 miles round trip to the Madera side of Millerton Lake State Park. 44° at the start,...
01-25-24, 12:52 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 8,850
Posted By Straightblock

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01-11-24, 11:23 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,420
Posted By Straightblock

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Cyclo Pans 13-18 6 speed. This was my go-to freewheel that was always on my race wheels. A road race on...
01-08-24, 10:54 PM
Replies: 83,053
Views: 14,037,116
Posted By Straightblock

I see 9 holes visible on 1/4 of the NDS flange,...

I see 9 holes visible on 1/4 of the NDS flange, which would be a 72 hole factory drilling job. Plus, the unused holes appear to be about the same diameter as the spoke heads. Still looks like DIY...
01-08-24, 01:25 PM
Replies: 83,053
Views: 14,037,116
Posted By Straightblock

That's pretty sketchy drillium on the rear...

That's pretty sketchy drillium on the rear hub.:eek:
12-24-23, 06:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,211
Posted By Straightblock

I haven't seen anything bike related in my local...

I haven't seen anything bike related in my local (central California) Aldi.
12-19-23, 12:15 PM
Replies: 21,635
Views: 3,030,272
Posted By Straightblock

Near Millerton Lake in central California. We...

Near Millerton Lake in central California. We haven't had much measurable rain this fall, so this picture would look about the same in mid July.

Nearly all of my rides start at my front door, so I...
12-18-23, 11:59 PM
Replies: 21,635
Views: 3,030,272
Posted By Straightblock

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I'm still working my way back from a nagging injury, but I was glad to do my longest ride in more than...
12-04-23, 06:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 643
Posted By Straightblock

Nice flashback for me. This is the first issue I...

Nice flashback for me. This is the first issue I ever bought, from the college bookstore in my freshman year.
11-03-23, 08:16 PM
Replies: 21,635
Views: 3,030,272
Posted By Straightblock

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It was a perfect day for a ride at Pismo Beach and Avila.
10-30-23, 10:29 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 13,439
Posted By Straightblock

My newly completed Nishiki International /...

My newly completed Nishiki International / Kokusai trash-picked frame built up from the parts bin.

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10-29-23, 10:52 PM
Replies: 21,635
Views: 3,030,272
Posted By Straightblock

The Central San Joaquin Valley doesn't get...

The Central San Joaquin Valley doesn't get dramatic fall colors, so I took a day trip last week to Yosemite
Valley to ride the bike trails.
...
10-28-23, 12:17 PM
Replies: 83,053
Views: 14,037,116
Posted By Straightblock

I'm pretty sure the 2nd brake levers are tandem...

I'm pretty sure the 2nd brake levers are tandem stoker dummy levers
10-12-23, 04:35 PM
Replies: 83,053
Views: 14,037,116
Posted By Straightblock

Rebadged Vitus, I think.

Rebadged Vitus, I think.
10-04-23, 05:16 PM
Replies: 21,635
Views: 3,030,272
Posted By Straightblock

I had hoped to "ride my age" for my 68th birthday...

I had hoped to "ride my age" for my 68th birthday last week, but a sacroiliac injury at the beginning of the summer and an early September bout of Covid minimized my peak season riding and fitness,...
09-09-23, 09:50 AM
09-04-23, 08:14 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 8,998
Posted By Straightblock

I may miss it this year, too. I've been dealing...

I may miss it this year, too. I've been dealing with a painful sacroiilac joint for about 3 months. PT and chiropractor have helped, but I haven't done a ride over about 20 miles without pain.

I...
08-18-23, 05:37 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 5,047
Posted By Straightblock

Good for you! I retired at the end of 2021 with...

Good for you! I retired at the end of 2021 with no regrets. I visited my old office today at lunch for the first time since I retired.
08-11-23, 03:17 PM
Replies: 493
Views: 34,018
Posted By Straightblock

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The old Highway 41 bridge crossing the San Joaquin River between Fresno and Madera Counties. A few...
08-11-23, 11:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,127
Posted By Straightblock

Welcome to the forum, 10_Points I hope the...

Welcome to the forum, 10_Points

I hope the replies so far haven't chased you away. If you go to your profile, you can create an album of pictures of your Haro, and another member may link to them...
07-25-23, 10:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,294
Posted By Straightblock

I still have the program from the only time I...

I still have the program from the only time I raced there in 1977. 16th annual? Man, was it really that long ago?

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07-10-23, 10:42 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,734
Posted By Straightblock

I think my whole fleet needs inspection.

I think my whole fleet needs inspection.
07-05-23, 08:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 989
Posted By Straightblock

There's been one of these for sale locally for a...

There's been one of these for sale locally for a while, and I'll admit I'm tempted. IMO it's overpriced, but it has the sticker from the LBS where I worked in college, and that adds a little value...
07-04-23, 06:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 989
Posted By Straightblock

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I think the...
07-02-23, 01:24 PM
06-30-23, 05:38 PM
Replies: 7,672
Views: 903,029
Posted By Straightblock

I've been working on a parts bin drop bar...

I've been working on a parts bin drop bar conversion of my Stumpjumper Sport, with hopes of riding a local gravel event in early October.
...
06-14-23, 09:07 PM
Replies: 21,635
Views: 3,030,272
Posted By Straightblock

Flag Day. ...

Flag Day.

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06-14-23, 05:08 PM
Replies: 21,635
Views: 3,030,272
Posted By Straightblock

When I can't ride my age (many years from now, I...

When I can't ride my age (many years from now, I hope), I'll switch to km.
06-09-23, 06:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 673
Posted By Straightblock

The one I saw was in much worse shape and in...

The one I saw was in much worse shape and in Fresno.
06-09-23, 03:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 673
Posted By Straightblock

There was a beat-up Gitane tandem for sale...

There was a beat-up Gitane tandem for sale locally a few years ago that I almost picked up just for the Campagnolo Rally derailleur, but I couldn't stand the thought of leaving the rest of it at the...
06-08-23, 11:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 455
Posted By Straightblock

Lots of good advice here: ...

Lots of good advice here:

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1196766-applying-decals.html
05-31-23, 10:23 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 20,332
Posted By Straightblock

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05-23-23, 01:20 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,485
Posted By Straightblock

My 91 year old mother lives in a nearby senior...

My 91 year old mother lives in a nearby senior community, and I'm fortunate to be able to visit regularly. They have a video monitor streaming music in the lobby, and on a recent visit it was...
05-05-23, 10:05 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,258
Posted By Straightblock

When did any of us start acquiring bikes based on...

When did any of us start acquiring bikes based on need? This forum would be pretty dull if that were true.
05-01-23, 09:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 727
Posted By Straightblock

https://velobase.com/ViewComponent.aspx?ID=27AD739...

https://velobase.com/ViewComponent.aspx?ID=27AD7396-BE5E-4150-BC80-C984E4C06CFC&Enum=123&AbsPos=2 The small cog unscrews and the rest will slide off.
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