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02-26-23, 04:14 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 841
Posted By squirtdad

Doc, you have a really good eye :) Yes...

Doc, you have a really good eye :)

Yes straight stays, rack and fender in the back fender on the fork. all in prep for commuting and maybe joining a gugie adventure

will do details on...
02-25-23, 04:28 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 5,024
Posted By Daniel4

So while the police is investigating if speed or...

So while the police is investigating if speed or impairment was the cause, in my opinion the charge of Involuntary Manslaughter should be laid (as per Alec Baldwin case).


I see no reason that...
02-20-23, 01:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 588
Posted By Mr. 66

I would "trust" the MKS more. The Lyotard...

I would "trust" the MKS more. The Lyotard probably just fine, has a history of possible failure with the spindles.

I'm going with MKS on a TdF.
02-13-23, 11:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 886
Posted By cudak888

Just putting this out there: It is possible to...

Just putting this out there: It is possible to fix that fork without paint damage with a small kludge: The existing hole should be currently 6mm. If it's offset no more than 2mm, you could file it...
01-10-23, 12:39 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,029
Posted By jdawginsc

There is no better cheap derailleur ever made to...

There is no better cheap derailleur ever made to rival the shiny cheapness of the VXs.

Amazing little guys.
01-06-23, 07:14 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,944
Posted By cinelliguy

This is a quote from Mark Petry, smart and...

This is a quote from Mark Petry, smart and knowledgeable guy on Cinelli and serial numbers.

"What we don't know is how long bikes or subassemblies hung on the hook before being shipped from Milan....
12-16-22, 11:46 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 683
Posted By repechage

Or the mod bike shop use of friction paste

Or the mod bike shop use of friction paste
12-12-22, 11:49 AM
Replies: 228
Views: 10,357
Posted By JulesCW

I'm not at all surprised at the scoffing tone...

I'm not at all surprised at the scoffing tone here... BF C&Vers are, for the most part, cheapskates. This is pricy, yes. So is the top line Dura-Ace Di2 and SRAM eTap. This, unlike those, is...
12-09-22, 08:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,031
Posted By gugie

Tandem buit by Southern Oregonian Jeff Lyon.

Tandem buit by Southern Oregonian Jeff Lyon.
12-09-22, 06:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 471
Posted By Hobbiano

I'm going to guess it's an early 412.

I'm going to guess it's an early 412.
12-01-22, 09:24 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,038
Posted By mstateglfr

Because fitting the widest tire possible is a...

Because fitting the widest tire possible is a trend. People like wider road tires. Its the same reason why frames are dimpled too.
11-06-22, 10:55 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,474
Posted By RCMoeur

She and the good Mr. Allen are doing a great job...

She and the good Mr. Allen are doing a great job of keeping Sheldon's website and legacy alive.
10-17-22, 07:19 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 676
Posted By repechage

hard to increase a 26.4 to 27.0 but add a 5mm...

hard to increase a 26.4 to 27.0 but add a 5mm spacer at least. Make it enough to use a Levin which has a stack height in the Campagnolo range.
10-07-22, 10:18 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,314
Posted By SalsaShark

People that want to ride will find a way to ride....

People that want to ride will find a way to ride.
These 'barriers' only seem to hinder people that don't really have the mindset to cycle in the first place. It really boils down to comfort. People...
09-28-22, 10:17 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 4,996
Posted By Daniel4

The judicial is too lenient on drunk drivers....

The judicial is too lenient on drunk drivers. When drivers are suspended from driving, the driver begs to the judge that he can't get to work without his car. Then he's given back his licence.

...
09-28-22, 09:05 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 4,996
Posted By kyplaskon

Drugs a significant health issue for cyclists?

University of Arkansas researchers are calling drugs a "Significant health issue" because 2 percent of people who are riding their bikes and are injured have drugs in their system. Cars cause way...
09-27-22, 01:30 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,569
Posted By Velo Mule

A lot of race bikes were purchased as frames only...

A lot of race bikes were purchased as frames only and the owner assembled the components to build it into a bicycle. Keep in mind too that most racers were didn't have enough money to build up a...
09-27-22, 11:14 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,569
Posted By Dave Mayer

Weyless. I know I have an unlaced, new set of...

Weyless. I know I have an unlaced, new set of these deep in my hub bin, but I haven't dug that far down in years. Note the cartridge bearing design, which instead of a rubber seal, features some...
08-14-22, 01:09 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,718
Posted By Dfrost

The benefit of butted spokes is not due to weight...

The benefit of butted spokes is not due to weight reduction. It’s the stretch in the thinner portion so there’s much less stress on the spoke elbow (where most spoke failures occur) and the hub...
08-14-22, 06:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,097
Posted By John E

Braze on ... twist off. No problem. :) Good...

Braze on ... twist off. No problem. :)

Good argument for stainless steel bolts for water bottle cages.
08-14-22, 06:03 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,718
Posted By Narhay

It's just a little thing but I'm sure they can...

It's just a little thing but I'm sure they can appreciate how one small part makes or breaks a project.
08-07-22, 01:54 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 2,351
Posted By lasauge

Rivnuts are perfectly fine, that's how bottle...

Rivnuts are perfectly fine, that's how bottle cage mounts get added to modern production bikes. Yes, you can spin them loose if you over-torque the bottle cage bolts - but that's not a problem easily...
08-04-22, 12:30 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,315
Posted By Trakhak

Working in a bike store back in the '70s and...

Working in a bike store back in the '70s and '80s, I used to dread having conversations with parents who were determined to buy bikes for their kid to "grow into."

(I don't think I ever came right...
08-03-22, 07:37 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 5,279
Posted By repechage

oh dear. marketing is necessary to help keep...

oh dear.
marketing is necessary to help keep the doors open.
you have never brazed up a set of chainstays into a bottom bracket and then found that the rear spacing is not what you fixtured it to....
08-02-22, 04:38 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 5,279
Posted By gugie

It is if it doesn't need filing after brazing....

It is if it doesn't need filing after brazing. Jack Taylor is a great vintage example, Jeff Lyon is a modern master of the technique.
...
07-28-22, 11:55 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,691
Posted By 3alarmer

. ...if you get a chance, you should try to get...

.
...if you get a chance, you should try to get this and read it.

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07-28-22, 09:34 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,510
Posted By Ago15

Top Fillet Brazing Vintage

I don't know if an identical post already exists, if so please excuse me.
An administrator will be able to fix it

I start with my bespoke Mercet from 1994 in Columbus EL.
...
07-20-22, 07:56 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,289
Posted By koala logs

They'd rather "spend" (literally waste) money in...

They'd rather "spend" (literally waste) money in extremely bloated military budgets.
07-20-22, 12:29 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,289
Posted By burnthesheep

It's very apparent in the US that cost is the #1...

It's very apparent in the US that cost is the #1 driver in decision making with infrastructure, not the value of lives. Be it pedestrians, cyclists, otherwise.

You see all these new suburbs pop...
07-19-22, 03:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,072
Posted By pdlamb

Sounds like your "mechanic" shouldn't be allowed...

Sounds like your "mechanic" shouldn't be allowed near a bike wheel.

You may need to get new wheels (with more spokes), just find someone who really knows how to build/tension/stress relieve bike...
07-19-22, 11:50 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,289
Posted By Steve B.

Its not about infrastructure being needed for...

Its not about infrastructure being needed for cycling, its about changing the mindset of motorists to have them learn that bikes are allowed and acceptable and to be tolerated. Some countries have...
07-18-22, 12:01 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,289
Posted By Troul

I'd accept a MPH decrease to urban areas & an MPH...

I'd accept a MPH decrease to urban areas & an MPH increase to Expressways (not highways) .
Basically, if the MPH is currently posted 65 or higher, go up if it warrants it. If the MPH is 55 MPH,...
07-18-22, 09:27 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,289
Posted By rydabent

One solution would be for very large cities to...

One solution would be for very large cities to have car free streets about every half mile or 6 blocks.
07-03-22, 07:40 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,224
Posted By nick_a

Rivendell.

Rivendell.
06-14-22, 12:08 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,260
Posted By unworthy1

any Specialized or Suzue with sealed cartridge...

any Specialized or Suzue with sealed cartridge bearings are "keepers" as well as our faves: any Mavic 500 series!

I'd agree that MODERN Miche hubs are very desirable, but the OLD Campy NR clones...
06-06-22, 12:29 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,768
Posted By rccardr

There are bunches of excellent low mileage...

There are bunches of excellent low mileage Shimano dual pivot calipers out there. 5500,5700,6500 and 6600 are at the low end of the price spectrum, under $50 a pair.
They’ll work as well as anything...
05-26-22, 04:02 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,167
Posted By 52telecaster

My father designed the sleeve metering fuel...

My father designed the sleeve metering fuel system for caterpillar truck engines. It had to be completely mechanical. He so wanted it to be electronically controlled but the powers that were said no....
05-23-22, 02:54 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 981
Posted By rustystrings61

Is this a Wastyn-built bike of some stripe? The...

Is this a Wastyn-built bike of some stripe? The lugs looks similar to the ones they used before switching to Nervex Professionals - maybe 40s? Are there points on the head lugs aimed at each other?
05-23-22, 08:34 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,278
Posted By bbbob

Highly likely it was sold by Spence Wolf, so the...

Highly likely it was sold by Spence Wolf, so the A. Singer records will indicate such. "made in France" indicates an export. The Mafac brake stiffener is a "spensism"... same with the choice of...
05-14-22, 09:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 958
Posted By merziac

There may be one too few. :roflmao2:

There may be one too few. :roflmao2:
05-09-22, 08:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 809
Posted By panzerwagon

For a more economical option, Panaracer makes...

For a more economical option, Panaracer makes their 26" Pasela tyre in various sizes as thin as 1.25" (if I'm not mistaken). For example:...
05-09-22, 06:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,385
Posted By Daniel4

Unfortunately, this memorial or marker will only...

Unfortunately, this memorial or marker will only remind bad drivers to blame any parent for letting their kids ride on roads where they drive.
05-09-22, 11:32 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,503
Posted By repechage

Top of my build list would be a chase and face of...

Top of my build list would be a chase and face of the bottom bracket, then decide if a traditional or cartridge would be best.
I worked for a Bob Jackson selling shop and that was an issue...
05-09-22, 06:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 374
Posted By RustyJames

I’m glad I’m not the only one that thinks like...

I’m glad I’m not the only one that thinks like this…😇
05-08-22, 08:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 350
Posted By jamesdak

If only the current war criminal would do folks a...

If only the current war criminal would do folks a favor and commit suicide like Hitler did.
05-05-22, 05:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 357
Posted By jolly_codger

Interesting summary, thank you for posting. What...

Interesting summary, thank you for posting. What I don't understand is why anyone would begrudge his winning the world champion's jersey. Two riders breaking away and staying away means that either...
04-24-22, 06:30 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 624
Posted By jdawginsc

What the heck is going on with that...looks like...

What the heck is going on with that...looks like an artisanal frame of great quality, with poopy components except the Ritchey stem. The handlebar was just tossed in there obviously to make it a...
04-20-22, 06:57 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 911
Posted By rccardr

Two words: Nitto Noodles.

Two words: Nitto Noodles.
04-18-22, 01:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 401
Posted By Drillium Dude

Looks like a something suited for product...

Looks like a something suited for product placement in the movie "Idiocracy".

These "edgy" product names, IMHO, are stoopid, no matter how accurate they might ultimately be!

DD
04-15-22, 06:53 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,367
Posted By dedhed

needs oval chainrings

needs oval chainrings
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