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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-23, 11:38 PM
Replies: 6,389
Views: 715,636
Posted By dmarkun

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Saw this on eBay from a dealer in Turin. It was nasty but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-23, 04:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 253
Posted By non-fixie

The start on Sunday morning was just like in...

The start on Sunday morning was just like in Gaiole. Everyone lined up in the main street of the town:
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-23, 06:13 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,383
Posted By SurferRosa

Won't buy the 25mm ever again. They measure only...

Won't buy the 25mm ever again. They measure only 23.5 and feel rock hard. They're fantastic on smooth pavement, but that's like 10 percent of the time around here.

👎👎
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-23, 04:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 417
Posted By SoCaled

Cleaning white brake hoods

I was just cleaning up my Schwinn Circuit and was looking at the filthy brake hoods, I know they are difficult to source replacements for so I gave cleaning them a try. I had read (probably here)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-23, 08:26 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,875
Posted By MooneyBloke

Fun article that hints at my dislike of modern bike industry trends

https://www.cyclingtips.com/2018/02/jra-angry-asian-fun-isnt-four-letter-word/

I'll openly confess that I ride as much for general fitness as anything else, and I think it's helping fight the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-23, 05:10 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,630
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Said just about everyone on this forum

Said just about everyone on this forum
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-23, 01:59 PM
Replies: 2,868
Views: 339,851
Posted By EVlove

Quickly approaching... Most needlessly...

Quickly approaching... Most needlessly contentious topics (https://www.bikeforums.net/general-cycling-discussion/1268523-most-needlessly-contentious-topics.html)
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-23, 09:22 PM
Replies: 20,482
Views: 2,664,043
Posted By obrentharris

Bodies of Water. One of my favorite winter rides...

Bodies of Water. One of my favorite winter rides is out to the Point Reyes Lighthouse and back. I pass Tomales Bay and Drake's Estero on my way to the lighthouse on the point which protrudes several...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-23, 10:58 AM
Replies: 20,482
Views: 2,664,043
Posted By Wildwood

Grateful to be able to post this thread, as always

Longest ride of the year, chilly low 40*s. ~35 mi on a flat trail.
Celeste & chrome draws the eyes of fellow Sunday cyclists, cause sure as heck - it ain’t me!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-23, 07:56 PM
Replies: 20,482
Views: 2,664,043
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

The nice weather days seem to outnumber the bad...

The nice weather days seem to outnumber the bad weather days lately. No complaints here! Did some swapping of wheels and tires on the Velo Orange, prepping for an upcoming tour. Shakedown figure 8...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-23, 12:26 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,106
Posted By AngryScientist

worst case scenario: i wind up riding montana...

worst case scenario: i wind up riding montana dirt roads and drinking bottles of wine by myself....doesnt sound so bad!

:)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-23, 09:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 429
Posted By jamesdak

Time to get back at this one over the weekend. ...

Time to get back at this one over the weekend. The plan right now is just to sort out the crank/FD issues. First I'm going to properly install the BB which may be a bit tricky on this one. It's a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-23, 08:12 PM
Replies: 20,482
Views: 2,664,043
Posted By curbtender

Circled the bridges. Pictures of mt Diablo and...

Circled the bridges. Pictures of mt Diablo and Port Costa brick.
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/20230302_180652_9be12355156e990948f931cd711e6f50e4dc47c2.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-23, 05:18 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,825
Posted By bulgie

I have no problem with the large difference in...

I have no problem with the large difference in size between the two rings, what I'm complaining about is the chain gouging up the chainring bolts and the shelf for the missing middle ring. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-23, 12:23 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,825
Posted By 52telecaster

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

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_20230225_141924702_hdr_2ff611608e7c55095047680ddf77ebcbadf52a15.jpg
I have no trouble shifting this.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-23, 08:58 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,825
Posted By eddy m

That looks OK to me. Leave it on the big ring and...

That looks OK to me. Leave it on the big ring and only go to the small one when you meet a steep hill with a heavy load. Not for racing but maybe better for touring than fooling with a triple. Not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-23, 09:57 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,868
Posted By steelbikeguy

well, there's no denying that the safety bike led...

well, there's no denying that the safety bike led to thousands of hours lost to discussions about what chain lube is the best.

Steve in Peoria
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-23, 07:34 PM
Replies: 20,482
Views: 2,664,043
Posted By gaucho777

Today's ride was a windy and adventurous one. I...

Today's ride was a windy and adventurous one. I had to pick up my wife's car at Oakland Honda, so I made a ride out of it, despite winds steady around 20mph, and gusts about double that. I headed up...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-21-23, 08:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 360
Posted By Kontact

Spokes are generally the toughest part of the...

Spokes are generally the toughest part of the wheel. If this was my bike, I would just replace the 4 damaged spokes. Replace them one at a time, making sure to seat the elbows before threading into...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-15-23, 10:46 AM
Replies: 6,389
Views: 715,636
Posted By r0ckh0und

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Removed these from a trashed wheelset that I picked up...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-15-23, 09:16 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,707
Posted By Mr. 66

That is close, one could use a spacer at the bb...

That is close, one could use a spacer at the bb fixed cup and gain a millimeter. :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-23, 03:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 631
Posted By Classtime

If I had the spokes on hand, I would try it. If...

If I had the spokes on hand, I would try it. If you are buying spokes, get as close as you can to the calculated value.

edit: first build: buy correct spokes and round up not down.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-27-23, 09:46 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,753
Posted By sloar

Anyone ever bought a stolen bike?

Well, I just did. Picked up a Surly Cross Check from a nice older gentleman the other day. I really wanted it for a rider but it ended up being too big. I brought it home with the intentions of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-23, 07:21 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,945
Posted By jamesdak

Plenty of room with the bare dropouts! :thumb: ...

Plenty of room with the bare dropouts! :thumb:


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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-23, 06:47 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 3,794
Posted By Doug Fattic

When I started riding good bikes in the 60's...

When I started riding good bikes in the 60's tubulars are what everybody rode if they were riding a good bike. It wasn't until the 70's that 700C clinchers became available. I still prefer the ride...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-23, 03:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 605
Posted By iab

A few more pics of the bike I took in 2014, ...

A few more pics of the bike I took in 2014,

https://live.staticflickr.com/3871/14997451257_2fcff84b99_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oRgRKP)DSC_0076 (https://flic.kr/p/oRgRKP) by iabisdb...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-06-23, 10:51 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 4,058
Posted By northbend

I sold my "flagship" last year when I realized it...

I sold my "flagship" last year when I realized it deserved a better home than mine.
You see, I'm a lousy collector from a preservation standpoint.
My bikes get ridden "enthusiastically" and great...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-25-22, 02:39 PM
Replies: 264
Views: 21,727
Posted By cocoabeachcrab

when i was in the USAF stationed in NH back in...

when i was in the USAF stationed in NH back in the mid 70's, i bought an austro daimler ADSL but really wanted the vent noir, but on an airman's pay, that was not gonna happen. a week later, i went...
Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
12-18-22, 05:54 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 10,576
Posted By Classtime

In the hand, the 7700 is smoother than a 6500. On...

In the hand, the 7700 is smoother than a 6500. On the bike, with cranks installed? Hard to tell the difference. I like that I can rebuild my 7700 while the 6500 is disposable/consumable.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-16-22, 03:47 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,877
Posted By merziac

Invisible.

Invisible.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-22, 02:02 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,763
Posted By iab

I do. ...

I do.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51706226776_3c3f377d22_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mM6VNy)Siamt 01 (https://flic.kr/p/2mM6VNy) by iabisdb (https://www.flickr.com/photos/68123172@N03/), on...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-11-22, 12:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 314
Posted By droppedandlost

upside down Sram chain on Campy gear? instant...

upside down Sram chain on Campy gear?
instant naughty list.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-09-22, 12:07 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 4,729
Posted By Andrew_G

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

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1488x1984/40_2008_rs_frameset_painted_20080823_11556e17b0266ab27226067fb4ec2ba4cfee819e.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-07-22, 07:24 PM
Replies: 6,389
Views: 715,636
Posted By SurferRosa

I was disappointed to find the rim labels...

I was disappointed to find the rim labels backwards on the $10 wheelset I got off Craig's the other day. I've seen a lot of old wheels like this. It bugs me.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-07-22, 05:03 PM
Replies: 6,389
Views: 715,636
Posted By uncleivan

Almost there... started with this.. 1972 Harry...

Almost there... started with this.. 1972 Harry Hall
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/20220308_134347_1__fd55a9b7921b23f31e60e93a1caa5d5fb759a7bb.jpg
Yes, I took a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-22, 02:53 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 4,729
Posted By iab

Something new to me. ...

Something new to me.

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/gregario_crank_ae82ec6e609ccb83786ab9e82a181e5dcba6e2bb.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-03-22, 06:59 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,216
Posted By Chuck M

Not in the manufacturing environments I've worked...

Not in the manufacturing environments I've worked in. And I'm hard of hearing.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-22, 03:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 729
Posted By polymorphself

Canti made of zip ties

This bike parks outside of my regular coffee shop. The man who rides it is either homeless or close to it. I often see him commenting on peoples bicycles and he seems to like to tinker.

Anyways...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-22, 07:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 509
Posted By cudak888

And the performance out of this prize package? ...

And the performance out of this prize package?

Acceptable, but not earth shattering - and I dare say the pads are helping, as I don't think this would stop at all with a pair of period brake...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-22, 03:11 PM
Replies: 15,128
Views: 3,797,396
Posted By RustyJames

Raleigh Team USA

Found on Marketplace with no intention of making it rideable. The PO hit a curb HARD and taco’d the front wheel and apparently broke the frame and then rode the bike with his “repair” for 2 years....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-21-22, 08:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 516
Posted By rccardr

This is a great deal on a rider + quality...

This is a great deal on a rider + quality bombproof component group.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-21-22, 12:44 PM
Replies: 6,389
Views: 715,636
Posted By sd5782

27” to 700c swap using same spokes

I got a co-op Fuji a year ago with mismatched 27” wheels that were well used. A super champion gentleman and a black Matrix titan. The hubs however were some very nice spinning first generation Dura...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-22, 12:51 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,173
Posted By Andy_K

Vincitore! Vincitore! Cena di Pollo!

Just when I think I've got the N+1 thing under control, I'm innocently browsing the Craigslist bike parts section and I come across a couple of vintage frames in my size, both with classic champagne...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-19-22, 07:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 527
Posted By jnbrown

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/900x900/image_d9ec4baee95de39efb0ac62a52613f0c8dc91f19.jpeg
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-18-22, 01:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 518
Posted By FBinNY

I know I'm a dinosaur, but I don't see a need for...

I know I'm a dinosaur, but I don't see a need for a torque wrench in these applications.

At some point anyone who wants to consider him, or herself a mechanic has to learn to trust their hands.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-13-22, 12:31 PM
Replies: 6,389
Views: 715,636
Posted By SurferRosa

Been really busy overhauling a couple bikes to...

Been really busy overhauling a couple bikes to flip, which is fun, but there's not that sort of rewarding feeling like I'm going to be able to use the thing. Then I got these hubs yesterday for my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-22, 05:32 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,107
Posted By Mr. 66

Do what he says, do what he says...

Do what he says, do what he says...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-12-22, 07:12 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 3,396
Posted By base2

Where does this fit in? It's ranch flavor but...

Where does this fit in? It's ranch flavor but literally translates to "Country Girl"

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52424145019_b4b2a9dc39_o.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-22, 11:23 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 4,806
Posted By gugie

I've bought and sold through the Classic and...

I've bought and sold through the Classic and Vintage Sales forum, maybe not what I'd get on eBay, but no commission, prompt payment, and the people who buy and sell here consider their reputation too...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-22, 05:34 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 4,806
Posted By wrk101

Dozens of items over 20 years? Thats really rare...

Dozens of items over 20 years? Thats really rare to occasional use. eBay tends to hold funds for occasional sellers. Its been that way for a long time. I've been selling for almost 23 years now...
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