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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 10:43 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 481
Posted By tombc

If OP was able to put in a bottom bracket...

If OP was able to put in a bottom bracket backwards against the threads on both sides I doubt they'd need us at this point.

e: to be actually helpful - try it. install the chainrings and order a...
Forum: Touring
03-12-24, 10:21 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,263
Posted By tombc

The dowel in your Carradice bag snapping is up...

The dowel in your Carradice bag snapping is up there for me (once for me, once for a friend I was away with)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-24, 11:37 AM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,127,577
Posted By tombc

Nashbar bike above looks similar to many Arayas...

Nashbar bike above looks similar to many Arayas that have passed through my stand, I think. But this is just from memory, don't take it too seriously. Seat cluster and fork crown and the extra dent...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-05-24, 01:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 588
Posted By tombc

It's not a configuration that has ever been...

It's not a configuration that has ever been popular, so no there aren't tons of options. But the shop has a solution? So what is the issue?

I recommend shelling out for Shimano or better...
Forum: Touring
08-07-23, 08:19 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,235
Posted By tombc

A great, serviceable wheelset. I came here...

A great, serviceable wheelset.

I came here to add these 2 cents: heavy rim brake rims are a good thing. They have more metal in the brake track and last longer. Disc rims i do select by weight,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-23, 06:40 AM
Replies: 8,793
Views: 1,106,738
Posted By tombc

Just a patch today. ...

Just a patch today.
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/img_5294_9d22867611844d2a2d01e6aebdfc40fc2837cf6d.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-23, 03:35 AM
Replies: 7,824
Views: 929,522
Posted By tombc

Got them here ...

Got them here

https://fortnine.ca/en/moose-7-8in-carbon-steel-handlebar

Canadian webstore but surely available elsewhere!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-23, 01:27 PM
Replies: 7,824
Views: 929,522
Posted By tombc

needs grips but i think you get the idea. Not...

needs grips but i think you get the idea. Not quite vintage, just dated. but may be seen as a classic someday.

...
Forum: Touring
07-20-23, 06:19 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,735
Posted By tombc

I would have to charge about the same for my time...

I would have to charge about the same for my time to save spokes, take off the nipples and clean the threads up in a shop setting as to just sell you a handful of new ones. When you don't know what...
Forum: Touring
07-17-23, 05:49 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,984
Posted By tombc

2c i started wearing wool underwear because...

2c i started wearing wool underwear because probably of a rivendell blog post. Wear it every day, no stink chafe or bunching. Brooks saddle, no pad. Up to 200km and change or a few days tour. Also...
Forum: Touring
07-15-23, 06:27 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,029
Posted By tombc

Disc brake levers have a bladder in the reservoir...

Disc brake levers have a bladder in the reservoir to allow the pads to self adjust. the pads would close and then if you kept squeezing it would blow the reservoir in the other lever.
Forum: Touring
07-14-23, 05:36 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,735
Posted By tombc

This thread makes me want to drop this piece of...

This thread makes me want to drop this piece of advice for people who go on smaller trips up to a week or two: Just go get a tune up first and the mechanic will tell you if anything's a week away...
Forum: Touring
07-13-23, 06:41 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,029
Posted By tombc

If you had two brake levers attached to one brake...

If you had two brake levers attached to one brake with that t piece, when you squeezed one lever it would just force oil into the reservoir of the other lever. I can see two brakes on one lever but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-23, 02:17 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,518
Posted By tombc

I'm confused, did they assume my compliment meant...

I'm confused, did they assume my compliment meant something else?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-23, 02:10 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,518
Posted By tombc

You seem like a nice person!

You seem like a nice person!
Forum: Touring
07-12-23, 06:19 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,029
Posted By tombc

Please provide a sketch of how this might work. ...

Please provide a sketch of how this might work.

If you had to have all that stuff yeah I'd go Hy/Lex with the GRX interrupters in a second. Would never tell a customer to do this but I'd try it...
Forum: Touring
07-12-23, 06:12 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,175
Posted By tombc

Just being realistic here - I read this and...

Just being realistic here - I read this and think, wow they sound like a bummer. Why no friends? Why would this unicorn tourist want to hang out with you? I don't want to be mean but you have to sell...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-23, 04:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 658
Posted By tombc

Here in Canada there are copies of the 85...

Here in Canada there are copies of the 85 Stumpjumper by Norco, Nishiki and Apollo everywhere that are often overlooked and pretty nice. Not that great, but being underrated means you can see a nice...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-03-23, 09:15 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,394
Posted By tombc

usually a folding bike has a 50+ tooth front...

usually a folding bike has a 50+ tooth front sprocket to keep the gearing reasonable with the small wheels. I've been out of the folding bike store for a couple years now but I am not aware of any...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-12-23, 05:46 AM
Replies: 178
Views: 26,148
Posted By tombc

Thanks! 30/22

Thanks! 30/22
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-12-23, 05:33 AM
Replies: 178
Views: 26,148
Posted By tombc

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Always wanted a bike like this....
Forum: Touring
06-11-23, 05:27 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,318
Posted By tombc

Was I that slim before? I need to get back in the...

Was I that slim before? I need to get back in the saddle.

If anyone has a size 20.5 SPD sandals for sale PM me.
Forum: Touring
06-11-23, 03:55 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,318
Posted By tombc

Yes, it is a bit of a sad joke that the best...

Yes, it is a bit of a sad joke that the best place to go in this country is often the Giant store. Most shops I've been at haven't moved enough units to stock bicycles for the very tall and short...
Forum: Touring
06-02-23, 07:05 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,318
Posted By tombc

Gray dust?[/QUOTE] Rim brakes make a bike...

Gray dust?[/QUOTE]

Rim brakes make a bike much dirtier than disc brakes as the pads wear on the rim. On a long tour it will make everything more gross, and if you live off the bike you'll either...
Forum: Touring
06-02-23, 04:15 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,318
Posted By tombc

It means OP has assessed the parts as being...

It means OP has assessed the parts as being adequate for their needs and expressed it in 2 short words.

Many in the thread are speaking like the OP is dumb. Questions about if it fit. Why would...
Forum: Touring
06-01-23, 04:10 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,318
Posted By tombc

OP said it had good parts

OP said it had good parts
Forum: Touring
06-01-23, 07:17 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,318
Posted By tombc

Great touring, everything bike.

Great touring, everything bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-23, 08:15 AM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 400,041
Posted By tombc

Sounds like the difference between a Film and a...

Sounds like the difference between a Film and a Movie
Forum: Touring
05-26-23, 06:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 561
Posted By tombc

Custom Luggage

Hi all, not aware of a custom bag thread on this whole forum so here we go. Whether you made it or someone else made it for you, please show your bags made for your bike, one off, whatever.

I made...
Forum: Touring
05-15-23, 06:51 AM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,620,907
Posted By tombc

Sorry, not fully loaded. But I just made this bag...

Sorry, not fully loaded. But I just made this bag and I'm proud of myself. It is holding a lot of stuff– hammock, straps, rainfly, tube, tools and pump.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-23, 05:07 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 5,672
Posted By tombc

I see you have some SIS shifters coming - to me...

I see you have some SIS shifters coming - to me this is the move. e: oops I reread the thread properly but I'll leave my post

The Suntour shifters (which I have used and abused) are from an era...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-23, 10:59 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,498
Posted By tombc

OP is commenting that the industry does not...

OP is commenting that the industry does not appeal to him, a well informed enthusiast who thinks the bike they have is already better. No they are not going to try and sell this person a bike, it's a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-23, 02:31 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,498
Posted By tombc

OP were you about to spend money in the bicycle...

OP were you about to spend money in the bicycle industry? If not, why would you expect them to cater to you? Wouldn't it actually be more strange if they did?
Forum: Touring
04-15-23, 10:40 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 10,074
Posted By tombc

this bike's retired now but I used these small...

this bike's retired now but I used these small panniers that I bought with the rack, apparently of similar vintage. Worked great. If I were to buy new, I would buy Arkel. Price of that brand is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-23, 01:07 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,127,577
Posted By tombc

Spruced up after coming to Ontario on the back of...

Spruced up after coming to Ontario on the back of the Golf.


https://i.imgur.com/gSHr0QA.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-23, 09:47 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,080
Posted By tombc

:50: a font is the computer file containing a...

:50: a font is the computer file containing a typeface. a typeface would be a set of metal type you could arrange and print different pages and things with. The graphic logo of one or two words...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-22, 10:04 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 8,086
Posted By tombc

Design school did a good job making me feel...

Design school did a good job making me feel strongly about things that don't really matter that much. You get personally offended by bad typography and things that are designed by committee or...
Forum: Touring
10-28-22, 10:04 AM
Replies: 173
Views: 10,437
Posted By tombc

chill out

chill out
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-22, 10:23 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,967
Posted By tombc

You can do as you please on your own bike.

You can do as you please on your own bike.
Forum: Touring
09-16-22, 01:50 PM
Replies: 2,084
Views: 416,194
Posted By tombc

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_5144_674537b0663a512f9b1cb972c1fb85f1af4f82c2.jpeg
2 nights ago's sleep in Powell River
Forum: Touring
09-10-22, 04:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 734
Posted By tombc

I was daydreaming about this for a while, then...

I was daydreaming about this for a while, then bought a Nemo Switchback which is a lot like a Z Lite
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-22, 09:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 892
Posted By tombc

I've come across many chair hubs in my time....

I've come across many chair hubs in my time. They're crappy but they have a charming chair logo stamped on them usually. I would not use one without the chair.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-22, 10:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 307
Posted By tombc

It sounds like you are familiar with planing. I...

It sounds like you are familiar with planing. I have found riding a bike with lots of gears in the back on a skinny butted road frame helpful to keep my cadence in sync with the plane. Riding fixed...
Forum: Touring
06-09-22, 08:39 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,642
Posted By tombc

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51dwEYtEiyL._A...

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51dwEYtEiyL._AC_SX466_.jpg
normally wouldn't bike with this but you could maybe just toss it in the trailer and not notice
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-22, 08:17 PM
Replies: 1,410
Views: 465,016
Posted By tombc

Wow! I've only ever seen thrashed examples of...

Wow! I've only ever seen thrashed examples of that bike
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-22, 08:45 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,016
Posted By tombc

If I didn't want to change the stem I'd get a...

If I didn't want to change the stem I'd get a Surly Open Bar

https://surlybikes.com/parts/open_bar
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-22, 06:46 AM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,127,577
Posted By tombc

Just how it came, unless you mean the fork which...

Just how it came, unless you mean the fork which is from a Thorn Nomad
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-22, 10:37 AM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,127,577
Posted By tombc

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_4638_f5de91d100ad115e95247bfef0c21142e0967f10.jpeg
nothing original

edit: no original parts ;-)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-22, 05:04 PM
Replies: 1,410
Views: 465,016
Posted By tombc

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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fun bike
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-21, 11:45 AM
Replies: 1,410
Views: 465,016
Posted By tombc

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https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_4305_f9490f78b6fc664654b268652686d856f6c53f0b.jpeg
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