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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-16-23, 03:36 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 3,172
Posted By FBinNY

Here's my 3 cents (inflation) on e-bikes. I...

Here's my 3 cents (inflation) on e-bikes.

I think that everybody in the federal DOT, along with those of most states went bonkers when formulating the rules.

Keep in mind that I'm one of those...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-15-23, 05:11 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 3,172
Posted By CliffordK

Somehow the DOT really dropped the ball on...

Somehow the DOT really dropped the ball on E-Bikes and E-Scooters.

They should have had a basic requirement of headlights/taillights on 100% of the time, just like motorcycles.

The bike path is...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-07-23, 11:23 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 3,172
Posted By Troul

Could try making every vehicle come standard with...

Could try making every vehicle come standard with a standard transmission & give an option to opt for an automatic at a hefty price. Insurance companies could also influence the market by giving a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-23, 09:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 367
Posted By Brewsmith

Early Merlin Titanum 604 x Superbe Pro Build

This was a fun one...

I have been infatuated with the Superbe Pro group since I got into bikes and this provieded a unique opportunity. I purchased the bike from the original owner who spec'd it...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-23, 09:46 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 791
Posted By GhostRider62

My roads are like the encyclopedia of potholes. ...

My roads are like the encyclopedia of potholes. I read all day.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-05-23, 09:46 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 3,172
Posted By michaelm101

Putting oneself in a 4,000lb vehicle to go a few...

Putting oneself in a 4,000lb vehicle to go a few miles is inefficient and stupid. Selfish (and perhaps stupid) is riding the wrong way in a bike lane at night without lights.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-05-23, 07:09 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 3,172
Posted By Random11

I don't know whether cycling has become more...

I don't know whether cycling has become more hazardous, but people driving cars just don't see bikes. They are not looking for them. Today I was riding through a residential neighborhood and someone...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-23, 08:22 PM
Replies: 8,573
Views: 2,778,465
Posted By Cgnman59

Just bought this 1990 Sierra MOS from the...

Just bought this 1990 Sierra MOS from the original owner yesterday. He took excellent care of this bike. I look forward to enjoying a lot of...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-13-23, 09:02 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,307
Posted By Random11

I'm 72 and have no desire to get an e-bike. I've...

I'm 72 and have no desire to get an e-bike. I've wondered how much longer I'd want to ride my current bikes, but so far they seem ideal. I bought a Cervelo Caledonia a year and a half ago and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-23, 09:01 AM
Replies: 2,144
Views: 476,018
Posted By Pcampeau

That bike tuned out nice! Is that a Reynolds 531...

That bike tuned out nice! Is that a Reynolds 531 fork you found for it? It looks like it’s from an International. Which wheels will you be using to get 700c?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-12-23, 09:24 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,307
Posted By obrentharris

I'm 70 and still happy just to buy a cassette...

I'm 70 and still happy just to buy a cassette with a couple more teeth every few years.
Brent
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-12-23, 08:51 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,307
Posted By Tomm Willians

It seems inevitable……

At 62 I’m still more than capable of hammering out a century + but I can feel time crawling up on me every time I ride. One thing that’s keeping my attitude on the positive side is all the great...
Forum: Touring
02-04-23, 01:04 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 2,621
Posted By adventurepdx

From your proposed start point of Solvang, I'm...

From your proposed start point of Solvang, I'm guessing that you'd take Amtrak up to SLO, correct? If so, you'd be taking the Pacific Surfliner. Unlike most of the other Amtrak routes, where bikes...
Forum: Touring
02-04-23, 12:53 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 2,621
Posted By Pratt

Perhaps go to the station and talk to the baggage...

Perhaps go to the station and talk to the baggage and ticket people in person. My experience with the Amtrak web site is that it is cleverly, and effectively designed to withstand all attempts to...
Forum: Touring
02-03-23, 07:34 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,720
Posted By M1T

On a trip in a pretty remote area of Utah, my...

On a trip in a pretty remote area of Utah, my phone somehow became disconnected from the bike (very rough track). A slo-mo, "OMG, my phone is falling"... then, crunch! The glass shattered into a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-02-23, 07:06 AM
Replies: 260
Views: 5,893
Posted By TiHabanero

Not so sure there is less maintenance with...

Not so sure there is less maintenance with electronic shifting. The der mechs must be kept clean just like a mechanical mech, the shifters have batteries that need replacement once a year, and the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-30-23, 12:11 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 885
Posted By blacknbluebikes

Red is faster. Otherwise, at the top, very few...

Red is faster. Otherwise, at the top, very few marginal gains to be had, UCI limits control size and weight minimums. Winners win because of racing skill and leveraging a talented team -- hardware...
Forum: Living Car Free
01-29-23, 08:36 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,483
Posted By harrier6

A car breaking down was the reason I went...

A car breaking down was the reason I went car-free not too long ago, and the experience with maintaining and repairing a bike since then would definitely inform my decision to get a car or other...
Forum: Living Car Free
01-26-23, 01:43 PM
Replies: 790
Views: 262,643
Posted By harrier6

About two years ago my first car, a 90's Honda,...

About two years ago my first car, a 90's Honda, started falling apart through the suspension. Boston potholes were taking their toll. After trying to save some money by doing mechanical work myself,...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-25-23, 10:55 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,254
Posted By 10 Wheels

Reflective Tape works well. ...

Reflective Tape works well.
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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-25-23, 08:37 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,254
Posted By sjanzeir

Wheel reflectors - who needs'em, right?

Well, I've sensed a general indifference towards the humble little wheel reflector around this forum, and I've read posts by multiple users in which they say that one of the first things they do with...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-24-23, 10:22 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,129
Posted By seypat

Run and jump fast twitch athlete all my life....

Run and jump fast twitch athlete all my life. College basketball player. I got Plantar Fasciitis in my early 40s. Couldn't get rid of it, so I quit golf, basketball and the other court sports. Then I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-23, 07:08 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 794
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

In my experience of living through 20+ winters in...

In my experience of living through 20+ winters in the mountains of New Hampshire, hands down the best wool sock producer in the USA is Darn Tough...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-16-23, 01:07 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,106
Posted By mtnbud

Is this a hippie bike?

Is this a hippie bike?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-13-23, 06:16 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,106
Posted By Deal4Fuji

Don't VW's and hippies kind of go together ? ...

Don't VW's and hippies kind of go together ? It'd be better if it was a microbus

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-08-23, 01:26 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,765
Posted By easyupbug

Two of my mid 90's bikes brakes one step down:...

Two of my mid 90's bikes brakes one step down:...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-06-23, 04:23 PM
Replies: 722
Views: 18,863
Posted By delbiker1

Yep, I still 4 rim brake bikes, and 1 with disc...

Yep, I still 4 rim brake bikes, and 1 with disc brakes. I live in flat land and do not notice all that much difference, even when wet. I am rarely anywhere that I ride in significant elevation. My...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-25-22, 01:06 PM
Replies: 7,408
Views: 3,418,771
Posted By Wright Bros

My lugged '92 Trek 930 with first design Origin8...

My lugged '92 Trek 930 with first design Origin8 Gary Bar and Terry stem. The silver sleeve on the top tube is to protect the top tube from the handlebars.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-22, 09:32 AM
Replies: 3,270
Views: 374,854
Posted By juvela

...be of good heart i'll wager that your...

...be of good heart

i'll wager that your change of the batteries which power the eyes did him a world of good. :thumb:



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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-22, 08:59 AM
Replies: 3,270
Views: 374,854
Posted By rumrunn6

this is Reggie. he lost his siblings over this...

this is Reggie. he lost his siblings over this past year. I'm afraid his time is coming soon. hoping he gets his appetite back very soon. still likes to dig in the dirt...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-21-22, 08:29 PM
Replies: 558
Views: 103,052
Posted By polymorphself

Which bars are these?

Which bars are these?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-22, 08:37 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,191
Posted By jdawginsc

As soon as you organize some items into some...

As soon as you organize some items into some bins, you transition back to "well-stocked bike restorer."
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-03-22, 02:51 PM
Replies: 8,573
Views: 2,778,465
Posted By Chriscraft760

1990 Trek 970 Black with White Splatter

I just bought this one today. 20” lugged frame and looks to be original except for consumables.

...
Forum: Touring
11-03-22, 05:56 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,999
Posted By RB1-luvr

I see lots of interesting 26" 80s/90s mtb frame...

I see lots of interesting 26" 80s/90s mtb frame builds and that makes me happy. Here's mine. I've owned it since new in 1988. I've not had a problem finding tire options for it yet, but then I'm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-31-22, 01:58 PM
Replies: 7,408
Views: 3,418,771
Posted By daverup

I converted my wife's 94 Schwinn Crosscut to a...

I converted my wife's 94 Schwinn Crosscut to a gravel rig with drop bars.

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-04-22, 10:57 AM
Replies: 445
Views: 14,188
Posted By bikehoco

I use a bell then say “passing on your left”. ...

I use a bell then say “passing on your left”.

I’ve found walkers/runners with headphones hear my bell but not verbal commands.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-02-22, 05:27 PM
Replies: 445
Views: 14,188
Posted By SimicRecluse

So many strong opinions. I think e bikes are...

So many strong opinions. I think e bikes are great. you still have to cycle and get exercise out of it. The greater problem is that there is little to no infrastructure for cycling, ebikes or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-22, 01:53 PM
Replies: 1,049
Views: 308,896
Posted By DQRider

New Build Thread: `84 High Sierra "Beer-Truck Bike"

This one definitely fits here. It's far enough along now that I can post a pic on this thread:

https://i.imgur.com/X1rWsIU.png

The build thread is here: $20 "Clang-Find", 1984 Schwinn High...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-08-22, 03:33 PM
Replies: 445
Views: 14,188
Posted By Troul

It for sure is a location sensitive issue. The...

It for sure is a location sensitive issue. The Ebikers ride the sidewalks, weave from riding on the streets to zipping up on the grass, over to a sidewalk, cutting across parking lots. Basically...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-07-22, 07:23 PM
Replies: 445
Views: 14,188
Posted By veganbikes

Again these "bikes" you are describing are...

Again these "bikes" you are describing are mopeds, really crappy mopeds but mopeds. A bicycle requires pedaling and an e-bike will only work under pedaling a moped can use pedaling but is generally...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-06-22, 10:27 AM
Replies: 445
Views: 14,188
Posted By prj71

As this e-bike craze keeps progressing, it’s...

As this e-bike craze keeps progressing, it’s likely more and more of the riders will have had little or no analog bike experience. Now, in addition to the danger of cars if I decide to ride on the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-06-22, 09:21 AM
Replies: 445
Views: 14,188
Posted By Mojo31

You probably also shake your head at the electric...

You probably also shake your head at the electric scooters that lay around everywhere in the urban areas.


Me too.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-22-22, 10:39 AM
Replies: 445
Views: 10,267
Posted By datlas

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jb2GiMSXJsg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jb2GiMSXJsg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-22, 01:19 PM
Replies: 2,144
Views: 476,018
Posted By Unca_Sam

I sent you a PM about the crank.

I sent you a PM about the crank.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-22, 12:58 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,763
Posted By bwilli88

I have a 74 Gazelle built Grand Prix, it is the...

I have a 74 Gazelle built Grand Prix, it is the bike that brought me here....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-22, 09:59 PM
Replies: 2,739
Views: 1,034,771
Posted By Lbxpdx

My 85 Schwinn Voyageur SP. I just picked up a...

My 85 Schwinn Voyageur SP. I just picked up a Blackburn front rack, but I haven’t installed it yet.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-22, 08:30 PM
Replies: 260
Views: 27,555
Posted By Desert Ryder

I like those Volvo wagons. I had a 65 122S...

I like those Volvo wagons. I had a 65 122S before. Sadly I have no pics of my old Volvo but it was the same color, etc as this one...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-22, 12:24 PM
Replies: 260
Views: 27,555
Posted By daverup

My 87 Toyota 4Runner SR5. I've only had this one...

My 87 Toyota 4Runner SR5. I've only had this one for about 5 years, although I did own a similar 4Runner in the 80's.
...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-28-22, 07:47 PM
Replies: 232
Views: 6,863
Posted By Daniel4

Never mind the collision itself. He would have...

Never mind the collision itself. He would have been released if he stayed. It's the Run part in Hit-and-Run that's illegal and he'll face charges for that.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-22, 05:31 PM
Replies: 7,408
Views: 3,418,771
Posted By LBCwanabe

This is almost like a salsa Fargo but not quite 😂...

This is almost like a salsa Fargo but not quite 😂

...
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