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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 07:19 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,077,499
Posted By bironi

Hope that knee comes around. I'm on 10+ on a...

Hope that knee comes around. I'm on 10+ on a partial, but still worry about it. Hang in there.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 05:47 PM
Replies: 272
Views: 13,102
Posted By bironi

I'm quite baffled by the one pretty bad pic. ...

I'm quite baffled by the one pretty bad pic.
Are the helmet a strapping hiding defects at the head tube area and the captain's middle tube juncture.
And the blue planter looks like an on board...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 08:09 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,077,499
Posted By bironi

a bit late

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_2699_f003996c89056d4b9dc69e6d645adc7f155cb23c.jpg
Some guy fumbling with his old phone and bad hands taking a selfie in his most...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 02:43 AM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,077,499
Posted By bironi

Pretty crankset. And pics.

Pretty crankset.
And pics.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 09:10 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,980
Posted By bironi

There is no rule. Experiment. As a short guy,...

There is no rule.
Experiment.
As a short guy, I've settled on 165.
I ride two fixed, one ss, and one multi-geared.
I picked the 165 because I can corner sharply without catching a pedal.
The 170...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 02:08 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,154,881
Posted By bironi

Well that does suck. There are some very...

Well that does suck.
There are some very strange people out and about, or holed up in front of a screen.
Best not to fund their weirdness.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 10:50 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,597
Posted By bironi

taint vintage, but classic

https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bikebling.com%2Fv%2Fvspfiles%2Fphotos%2FSPEEDPLAY-FROG-STAINLESS-2T.jpg&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=09372d2e9141e3bebcf8533c28be0cb139bff63d435dd14b1...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 11:52 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,604
Posted By bironi

So only small life and death issues. Keep those...

So only small life and death issues.
Keep those vintage brakes and don't leave your driveway.
Please post daily ride pics.
Emoji?
Hey, I'm just a jealous guy.
I lusted after a Mercian a few...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 08:22 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,154,881
Posted By bironi

Junkman1948 runs a tape measure differently than...

Junkman1948 runs a tape measure differently than I.
Center-to-center?
You better like red, a lot!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 02:42 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,154,881
Posted By bironi

A pretty good looking Serotta. The color...

A pretty good looking Serotta.

The color scheme is another subject?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 01:39 AM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,077,499
Posted By bironi

meh, a couple days back

We had a break of Spring a couple days back.
I'm always a dollar short and a day late....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 01:34 AM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,077,499
Posted By bironi

very nice bike and pics, thank you.

very nice bike and pics, thank you.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-27-24, 10:18 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 17,287
Posted By bironi

I took my index finger tip off 10+ yrs ago. I...

I took my index finger tip off 10+ yrs ago.
I was a newbie, but I wished I had seen Sheldon Browns warning pictures about what I experienced prior to my experience.
They are likely still available...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 02:08 PM
Replies: 499
Views: 43,570
Posted By bironi

Isn't FB one humongous glitch?

Isn't FB one humongous glitch?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-24, 11:52 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,154,881
Posted By bironi

I'm amazed by the fit adjustments that ageing...

I'm amazed by the fit adjustments that ageing demands, but I understand completely.
What works, works.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-24, 05:23 PM
Replies: 499
Views: 43,570
Posted By bironi

I do believe the pedals are included, just not...

I do believe the pedals are included, just not currently installed.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 01:00 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,077,499
Posted By bironi

That tree is winning the battle with the fence,...

That tree is winning the battle with the fence, and the multi-colored mural has the upper hand on your Merckx.
I wonder how many years running on the tree/fence fight.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 11:29 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,154,881
Posted By bironi

judging by the head tube length, I'm pretty sure...

judging by the head tube length, I'm pretty sure that is larger than a 52cm.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-24, 10:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 661
Posted By bironi

Thank you for the quick responses. It would...

Thank you for the quick responses.
It would have been fun to try out all the early machines when I was young.
I don't have the money or body to give it a go today.
I didn't have the money when I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-24, 09:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 661
Posted By bironi

Have you seen this type of High Wheel, Penny Farthing?

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I saw this picture at Clark's Restaurant near Cosmopolis, Wa. today. I've never...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-24, 03:02 AM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,077,499
Posted By bironi

That pains my eyes

I inherited a free bike decades ago and put it to use as a commuter.
It got me to work and home in Seattle, but never in fun mode.
I think I ended up donating the bike to whatever, I don't recall....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-24, 12:58 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,154,881
Posted By bironi

Just have to be big and strong enough to get that...

Just have to be big and strong enough to get that thang from the bike stand to the ground.
Gravy from there.

It aint me babe.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-24, 08:44 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,154,881
Posted By bironi

Yes, the current owner seems like a very charming...

Yes, the current owner seems like a very charming seller.
Straight forward about all but the price.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-24, 08:39 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,077,499
Posted By bironi

^^^^^ Is that a BioPace yellow sticker on the...

^^^^^
Is that a BioPace yellow sticker on the crank?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-24, 02:29 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,154,881
Posted By bironi

That Land Shark will fit one in ? Maybe I'm...

That Land Shark will fit one in ?
Maybe I'm wrong, but I'm a kind of stock frame short person.
Doesn't this look unusual to you?
To me that sale has an audience of less than zero.
Hey, I suck at...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-24, 08:59 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,154,881
Posted By bironi

a lesson in marketing

This is not!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-24, 01:14 AM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,077,499
Posted By bironi

Thank you

That's a nice spot you've found at the right time.
Lovely pic.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-24, 01:01 AM
Replies: 1,775
Views: 241,909
Posted By bironi

We may be in the same general age bracket, but...

We may be in the same general age bracket, but I'm a newbie here with 250ish posts vs your 13kish.
You'll have to fill me in on the Jeff story, because I'd like to know if Jeff was with me on my...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-06-24, 01:05 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,174
Posted By bironi

Any old friends here?

Hello,
I'm pretty new to this forum and more so to this sub forum.
I'm wondering if there others of my generation riding fixed and single speed.
I took up riding road fixed gears 10-12? years ago....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-24, 08:03 PM
Replies: 1,775
Views: 241,909
Posted By bironi

And you were wearing the correct pair of gloves. ...

And you were wearing the correct pair of gloves.
And riding a Medici.
Nice!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-24, 01:33 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,357
Posted By bironi

You are drawn to the orange cone

Tell me you didn't mess up that beautiful DeRosa.
If you did, better keep your hands on the bar and the lens on the road.
What setup works well for you on this bike currently?
I only ask because...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-24, 08:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,441
Posted By bironi

Well done. It's been many years since reading...

Well done.
It's been many years since reading about Major Taylor, but this led me to several hours filling out his story beyond this documentary.
Thanks.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-28-24, 07:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 585
Posted By bironi

I've seen that option mentioned before. Never...

I've seen that option mentioned before.
Never tried it because the hardware store variety looked so clumsy.
Functional, yeah, cheap, yeah, aesthetic, no.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-28-24, 06:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 585
Posted By bironi

I don't see an answer to what chain width you're...

I don't see an answer to what chain width you're running.
If you use 1/8" chain, Izumi makes a half link with a screw nut attachment.
You could dispense with the quick link.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-28-24, 06:20 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 6,700
Posted By bironi

Pain and suffering make you stronger. Seek that...

Pain and suffering make you stronger.
Seek that out Grasshopper.
The price is not paid in tender.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-24, 01:00 AM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,077,499
Posted By bironi

You might think about going all in with this one,...

You might think about going all in with this one, Goldfinger.
Just a thought.
Think of that fat jolly man on this entirely in GOLD.
I haven't looked for gold zip ties recently at local hardware...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-24, 07:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 859
Posted By bironi

Just back from the Powder Shop!

Looks very nice.
I have a powder coated 2005 Moots that stills looks new.
Definitely more durable than paint.
Enjoy.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-24, 07:39 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,077,499
Posted By bironi

quite liked your pic with the bike below the...

quite liked your pic with the bike below the portrait with blue sky and clouds in background.
thanks again.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-24, 10:33 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,077,499
Posted By bironi

Perhaps align with those giant bolt heads behind...

Perhaps align with those giant bolt heads behind the bike?
Two convenient vertical lines.
Stand back and squint your eyes ever so slightly.
These simple tricks work for me when I give a damn....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-24, 06:59 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 43,890
Posted By bironi

Also classified as real cute!

Also classified as real cute!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-24, 05:40 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,154,881
Posted By bironi

Thank you. It didn't look like an effective...

Thank you.
It didn't look like an effective bike stand.
Perhaps he/she wants to go surfboarding soon, hence the bike sale.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-24, 05:14 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,154,881
Posted By bironi

I don't get that bike stand? above. Anyone...

I don't get that bike stand? above.
Anyone familiar with one of these?
Thanks.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-24, 01:20 AM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,077,499
Posted By bironi

I'd work on your otb's form. Have to have some...

I'd work on your otb's form.
Have to have some style.
Have a good ride.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-18-24, 01:52 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 6,258
Posted By bironi

All is settled here. Peace is declared. ...

All is settled here.
Peace is declared.
Pleasant dreams to all.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-14-24, 01:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,029
Posted By bironi

Hey, whatever works for you. I prefer fixed for...

Hey, whatever works for you.
I prefer fixed for control, but single for speed.
I have a multi-geared bike that comes out for other purposes.
It all works.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-10-24, 11:27 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,077,499
Posted By bironi

Welcome to the ride. Nice bike and pic. I'd...

Welcome to the ride.
Nice bike and pic.
I'd bet with a couple adjustments, I might ride away on that with a smile.
Keep your eye on that!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-10-24, 09:31 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,077,499
Posted By bironi

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_2529_3c73d04ee306cccd5c76e8825f86bf8f47b99a6c.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-24, 12:38 AM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,077,499
Posted By bironi

You're tougher than I as well. Those bars look...

You're tougher than I as well.
Those bars look like hand chillers.
If that was your kit today, the booties might be the only thang that would keep one part of my body warm.
Put me in the softcore...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-31-24, 11:31 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,299
Posted By bironi

Trends come and go, perhaps the next one has more...

Trends come and go, perhaps the next one has more umph, or not?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-24, 11:12 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,154,881
Posted By bironi

those brake levers

Those levers for a small person likely requires a vary ample saddle with some venting.
And what is the stem length?
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