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Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
07-04-21, 09:22 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,871
Posted By UncleG

4th of July

Well there are two Riders within vicinity of Yorktown but they might be a 100 plus miles out. And I thought I should go down to Yorktown this afternoon and see them and then I remembered that...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
07-04-21, 08:56 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,871
Posted By UncleG

My sister said the same, she rode all over Europe...

My sister said the same, she rode all over Europe and railpass. IIRC from Instamatic snapshots (it was that looong ago), it looked like a utility type of swiss army bicycle, 3 or 5 speed dunno....
...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
07-02-21, 05:24 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,871
Posted By UncleG

I was walking around Yorktown this afternoon in...

I was walking around Yorktown this afternoon in between raindrops and significant storms last night and much to my surprise look who came riding up to the Yorktown finish and here's his picture I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-21, 04:15 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 5,387
Posted By UncleG

"But many of us say we feel better after the...

"But many of us say we feel better after the ride, once we shower. That is also the case for me. I don’t start to feel the increase in energy until I shower. Is it just mental?"

On a perfect day,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-21, 04:09 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,977
Posted By UncleG

What's cheaper? 50 bucks....what? Been thru a...

What's cheaper? 50 bucks....what? Been thru a variety of bikes over many years I will say that for me right now, 21 speeds is perfect. Those old 10 speeds did not have a low enough low... Ever. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-21, 04:58 AM
Replies: 3,547
Views: 439,366
Posted By UncleG

Whatshisname

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'Ol whatshisname, whatsyourname.
Stray, loves voles and skinks, eats...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-03-21, 05:25 PM
Replies: 6,106
Views: 555,569
Posted By UncleG

Another 10 mile shakedown. The bike is ready, my...

Another 10 mile shakedown. The bike is ready, my hind parts are not.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-02-21, 10:32 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 9,066
Posted By UncleG

A while ago I was reminded that as a baby boomer...

A while ago I was reminded that as a baby boomer growing up in a neighborhood we all had plenty of kids in the neighborhood to play with. We could scrounge up a baseball game in a half a minute.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-25-21, 07:40 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 16,853
Posted By UncleG

I trashed my ankles a few times in my youth, foot...

I trashed my ankles a few times in my youth, foot issues, etc... It ended up to be very uncomfortable to even jog. Boot camp was hell. Luckily we ran in formation most of time, individually I was...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-25-21, 07:25 AM
Replies: 6,106
Views: 555,569
Posted By UncleG

I put in a few (maybe 5 miles). Finished...

I put in a few (maybe 5 miles).
Finished grooming my latest acquisition (2013 Surly LHT), pulled it off the bike vice, grabbed a bottled water, hit the neighborhood (nice hood, rolling roads). Ran...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-24-21, 09:10 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 9,066
Posted By UncleG

I'm at the tale end of the boomers and I'm 66. I...

I'm at the tale end of the boomers and I'm 66. I ride.
Forum: Touring
02-23-21, 10:58 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 10,364
Posted By UncleG

There are multi-fuel choices, and nicely compact....

There are multi-fuel choices, and nicely compact. MSR burner/hose/bottle is surprisingly stable and light.

ACCESSIBLE Fuel choices "Coleman" stove fuel (i.e. While gas, Naphtha, Lighter fluid).
...
Forum: Touring
02-23-21, 10:44 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,638
Posted By UncleG

In a pinch - fingernail polish or hardener, just...

In a pinch - fingernail polish or hardener, just under the nut/spacer. Fingernail products might vary, and might crack under stress... but "in a pinch" means just that.
Forum: Touring
02-23-21, 09:23 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,638
Posted By UncleG

I've dug around a little bit for an appropriate...

I've dug around a little bit for an appropriate torque wrench for bicycle specifications and there are quite a few selections out there. Do you have any recommendations?

Thanks!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-21-21, 06:58 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,942
Posted By UncleG

A new bicycle might motivate some to spruce up...

A new bicycle might motivate some to spruce up their garages and organize the tools.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-21-21, 06:54 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 13,669
Posted By UncleG

Why do cable locks exist? The same reason...

Why do cable locks exist?

The same reason house locks exist.

To keep honest people honest.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-21-21, 05:59 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,057
Posted By UncleG

Not familiar with Schwalbe tires. But I use...

Not familiar with Schwalbe tires. But I use Continental Tour.

I'm more interested in tubes. I think there are a lot of inferior quality tubes on the market.

I'm more interested in rim strips.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-19-21, 08:13 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 17,596
Posted By UncleG

Patience

There are so many garage Queen bicycles out there it might take a couple of years to find the elusive "exceptional deal" but it's out there.

A bit of due diligence on your part will get you to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-19-21, 07:53 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,057
Posted By UncleG

26" schraders

I heard the 26" Presta Valve tubes are going to stop being produced and they're going to shift back to the Schrader on the 26", reason being - other options (29in tires) are replacing the 26" in the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-19-21, 07:42 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 9,066
Posted By UncleG

Eatin dust...

I'm at the tail end of the baby boomer generation, and I'll be honest there's a lot of baby boomers who are 10-15 years older than me who are totally bonked.

One thing I have hypothesized is...
Forum: Southeast
02-16-21, 06:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 535
Posted By UncleG

Thanks in advance. ...

Thanks in advance.

https://www.komoot.com/tour/288592314?ref=wtd

Know the rules regarding the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel for bicyclists.

Check the ferry schedules this is the time of year...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-15-21, 09:50 AM
Replies: 273
Views: 27,557
Posted By UncleG

I've been looking around for a couple of years...

I've been looking around for a couple of years for one and then around two years ago I met a guy up on the C&O canal who had one and I spent about half an hour talking to him and took his LHT for a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-14-21, 02:19 PM
Replies: 273
Views: 27,557
Posted By UncleG

I just picked up a well maintained 2013 LHT not 3...

I just picked up a well maintained 2013 LHT not 3 months ago. It was pressed into commuter service at some point.

I almost have it ready, maybe next week.

Thanks for the info on the LeMonds.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-14-21, 11:54 AM
Replies: 273
Views: 27,557
Posted By UncleG

I must have missed that. But I imagine the...

I must have missed that. But I imagine the exoctics filter to markets with money to purchase them.

and I say that because it was probably two-and-a-half 3 years ago I took a neighbor's bike in to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-14-21, 10:59 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 11,254
Posted By UncleG

IIRC fixie's don't have brakes. I think we called...

IIRC fixie's don't have brakes. I think we called them track bikes. Which means if the single speed has brakes it is not a fixie.

And why are fixies which have the direct drive AND brakes not...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-14-21, 10:45 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 11,254
Posted By UncleG

I checked out the velodrome in Bangkok on a local...

I checked out the velodrome in Bangkok on a local riders fixie...

I was a teen, on an early 60s Hercules 3-speed, who rode over to the velodrome for a demo, and at the end of the tour and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-14-21, 10:29 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 15,153
Posted By UncleG

"saw one once at a bike show in Detroit, and was...

"saw one once at a bike show in Detroit, and was just shocked that it seemed to be made like a 1950s bike, probably with iron salvaged from scrapped battleships!"

Reminds me of Navy shipyards and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-14-21, 09:32 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 15,153
Posted By UncleG

[QUOTE=s5fskzfv;21917847] "Are there any...

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"Are there any bikes like this that can be purchased in the US that are not too expensive (under $500?, under 300?)?"

Used, or the actual Swiss Army Bike.

In Asia...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-14-21, 09:22 AM
Replies: 273
Views: 27,557
Posted By UncleG

If I was in the market right now, I would...

If I was in the market right now, I would concentrate on high end component road bikes from the 80s into the 90s. There are some beautiful bargins out there. I rather fancy a high end Raleigh with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-14-21, 09:09 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 17,596
Posted By UncleG

Panasonics rule!!!

Until u get your finances in order work on endurance and stamina. Give up on costly vices, eat healthy and ride what you have.

High School buddy road across the continent 2x on an old late 60s...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-14-21, 08:48 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 5,083
Posted By UncleG

Battery powered tools have changed the criminal...

Battery powered tools have changed the criminal tactics.
Why breach a door, and a possible alarm, when you can easily saw through the side of a house to gain entry...

The same saws and grinders...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-13-21, 06:51 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 19,616
Posted By UncleG

I always keep cardboard handy. Cut out a usable...

I always keep cardboard handy. Cut out a usable rectangle and use it to catch overspray behind the chain during application of the selected product.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-13-21, 06:00 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,894
Posted By UncleG

Shattered

I was 3 steps up a ladder, turned around to grab some more tarp, literally stepped out into space..slid down the 3 rungs, landed on my hand, shattered my wrist. This was a few years ago... that wrist...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-12-21, 05:03 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,624
Posted By UncleG

Have you considered visiting a few new, and old...

Have you considered visiting a few new, and old school, or indie shops and what their solutions are?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-12-21, 04:59 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 10,805
Posted By UncleG

New tracks will opening up soon... count on it.

New tracks will opening up soon... count on it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-12-21, 04:50 PM
Replies: 273
Views: 27,557
Posted By UncleG

Sales will verify that steel frames have never...

Sales will verify that steel frames have never gone out of style or demand. Exotics are nice, but steel seems to work just fine. I miss the lug art.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
02-12-21, 06:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,996
Posted By UncleG

Panasonics rule!!!

Remember back in the late 80s early 90s Panasonic came out with a bicycle where you went into a shop, they put you on a machine which was like a slide rule and when you're all dialed in on this...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
02-12-21, 05:21 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,539
Posted By UncleG

The ideal would probably be 62mm'ish, which seem...

The ideal would probably be 62mm'ish, which seem to be readily availble. To actually know It's gotten to where it's going to involve a bike shop. Let me start talking about extending seatposts and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-21, 02:30 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,793
Posted By UncleG

Some M/C style dropouts welded on the rear with...

Some M/C style dropouts welded on the rear with the screw adjuster for a making sure the chain is straight and also alleviate the problem of your back wheel coming off or front wheel for that...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-10-21, 02:38 AM
Replies: 310
Views: 353,908
Posted By UncleG

"The first crepe is for the dog" (old French...

"The first crepe is for the dog" (old French saying).

I imagine most hand crafted work suffers from the same amusements in the learning curve.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-09-21, 05:41 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,033
Posted By UncleG

Those were nice.

Those were nice.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-09-21, 05:38 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 5,083
Posted By UncleG

At one place I worked we were told not bring our...

At one place I worked we were told not bring our bicycles inside the building... if you wanted to have a bicycle after the work day you would put your bicycle inside the building... and there were...
Forum: Introductions
02-09-21, 08:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 331
Posted By UncleG

Howdy

Hello from Tidewater,

Wikipedia "Tidewater region" for more info. It's a piedmount area, flat, beaches, outer banks, fishing, vild und swine. Temporate climate, perhaps a bit like France.
...
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