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11-30-23, 07:35 PM
Replies: 15,296
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Posted By sbrudno

I look at some of the photos and think that I...

I look at some of the photos and think that I should be at least 8 inches taller as well...
11-30-23, 03:20 PM
Replies: 15,296
Views: 3,924,530
Posted By bark_eater

No one ever listens to Admiral Akbar. I went for...

No one ever listens to Admiral Akbar. I went for a $25 kids mountain bike and there where 4 bikes waiting for me. $12.50 each, how could I say no?



...
Forum: Commuting
11-30-23, 01:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 359
Posted By Clyde1820

That was my thought, as well. A late-1980s or...

That was my thought, as well. A late-1980s or 1990s Trek 830, 930, 950 or 970 might suit. In the smallest size, with appropriate stem+bars to get the proper positioning. Assuming it's got the...
11-30-23, 09:34 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 430
Posted By Robvolz

The Cat is away, us mice will play….

Sweetie is in DC for a conference all week.

I live in Portland. Home of many distractions, from food carts to strip club.

Left to my own devices, I did what any C&V cyclist would do.

I...
Forum: Commuting
11-29-23, 10:01 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 359
Posted By TC1

I like the idea of belt drive, having owned a...

I like the idea of belt drive, having owned a couple belted Alfine bikes myself, but I am not enthused about the prospect of a knock-off hub with loose bearings. That does not sound like a reliable...
11-29-23, 09:22 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 709
Posted By boneshaker78

1983 Specialized Expedition

Picked this up yesterday for $160. Quite the history touring all over the east coast, original owner had roughly 50 touring patches to show me. Thought I’d share with the community. Very happy with...
11-29-23, 07:11 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,380
Posted By Small cog

A few years ago I was given a Raleigh Lenton that...

A few years ago I was given a Raleigh Lenton that was on the scrapheap at my local bikeshop which a friend owns and has been there over 100 years most of that time owned by his family, a couple of...
11-28-23, 10:22 AM
Replies: 3,515
Views: 416,138
Posted By RB1-luvr

Buttons is getting braver. Shortly after this he...

Buttons is getting braver. Shortly after this he came inside and sat there on the black mat. He is slowly facing his inner dinosaur (fear), as my 8-year-old daughter would say.
...
11-26-23, 03:04 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 987
Posted By Portlandjim

Handlebar bag rack finished today

I just finished making the handlebar bag rack for my 1978 Merz touring bike. I have been procrastinating on this task for a long time! I just need to send the parts out to get chrome plated. The rack...
11-26-23, 01:29 PM
Replies: 15,296
Views: 3,924,530
Posted By Trav1s

Grabbed this '98 or '99 Trek 800 Sport 13” on Fb...

Grabbed this '98 or '99 Trek 800 Sport 13” on Fb Marketplace for $20. Wheels are straight and smooth and I am guessing they are still the original tires. Chain is shot and I did not try to change...
11-25-23, 11:38 PM
Replies: 8,829
Views: 2,981,008
Posted By Tango1

1990 Trek 970 Singletrack

Picked this bike up a few weeks ago, I believe the previous owners rode it a few times and it never saw the light of day again. After a full tear down, polish, wax lube, buff, and a little grease I...
Forum: Commuting
11-24-23, 05:57 PM
Replies: 15,670
Views: 12,260,500
Posted By Archwhorides

Good comments, taking them in turn: I've...

Good comments, taking them in turn:

I've come to prefer the belt drive system because I commute year-around in Boston, don't have the time or discipline to properly maintain a chain drive system,...
11-22-23, 03:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 425
Posted By gazman22

Thanks mom! a Witcomb and a Trek

Whenever I visit my mother I always shop for bikes and have been very lucky with my finds. Perhaps my best visit, I netted these a while back:
...
11-22-23, 03:10 PM
Replies: 15,296
Views: 3,924,530
Posted By JacobLee

I have a really nice neighbor who asked me...

I have a really nice neighbor who asked me recently if I wanted his dad's old bike. Yes, of course I do.
...
Forum: Commuting
11-22-23, 12:42 AM
Replies: 15,670
Views: 12,260,500
Posted By acoustophile

2.4" tires, 42t x 11-28 (7-speed) gearing for...

2.4" tires, 42t x 11-28 (7-speed) gearing for light hills or hammering through traffic with wide motorcycle bars and a relatively upright position. The rack holds a hidden Baggu (foldable nylon bag...
11-21-23, 05:23 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,060
Posted By PhilFo

Inner door latch of a TARDIS.

Inner door latch of a TARDIS.
11-20-23, 09:42 AM
Replies: 8,829
Views: 2,981,008
Posted By cjefferds

Here is my recently acquired 1984 Stumpy Sport....

Here is my recently acquired 1984 Stumpy Sport. Bone stock original right down to the tires....
11-19-23, 07:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 462
Posted By albrt

PSA Velo Orange sale

Velo Orange has three kinds of pedals on steep discount. I ordered some and they seem ridiculously nice for the price. The ones I put the most miles on so far are these:
...
11-19-23, 03:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 386
Posted By merziac

You don't have to lean in very hard IMO, they are...

You don't have to lean in very hard IMO, they are just plain cool as heck, finding a nice one in the right size can be a challenge.

I always have my eye out but really tall ones are very scarce....
11-19-23, 09:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 386
Posted By ridelikeaturtle

1979 Motobecane Mixte, "before & after"

This became available to me as a project, and I couldn't say no. There's a lot of junk around, and while this isn't rare or special, it certainly wasn't junk and deserved to be put back in rideable...
11-17-23, 06:55 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,060
Posted By Bianchi84

Might be an Oscillation Overthruster; next stop:...

Might be an Oscillation Overthruster; next stop: 8th Dimension!
11-17-23, 03:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 125
Posted By Joe Bikerider

Just missed the rain

Like just now. I had been out and round town. Chatted with my friend while sitting in Larkey Park. Headed home and got inside, there was a really big black cloud off to the South East I grabbed a...
11-17-23, 03:20 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,060
Posted By hazetguy

it's an instrument that not only supplies inverse...

it's an instrument that not only supplies inverse reactive current for use in unilateral phase detractors, but is also capable of automatically synchronizing cardinal gram meters.
11-17-23, 05:43 AM
Replies: 22,130
Views: 4,401,336
Posted By ralphs

I think it was legit. the ad suggested using...

I think it was legit. the ad suggested using them for an art display.
There was a picture of a pile of bike reflectors, probably takeoffs from junk bikes.
Forum: Commuting
11-17-23, 05:29 AM
Replies: 1,657
Views: 325,137
Posted By BTinNYC

I found a full wallet on 15th Ave here in Queens....

I found a full wallet on 15th Ave here in Queens.
I just started my ride, it was early AM and an old Chinese gent pointed it out and said something in Chinese as I rode by. I had 60 minutes of ride...
11-17-23, 12:39 AM
Replies: 1,025
Views: 372,055
Posted By rickpaulos

I just discovered this thread so I'll be posting...

I just discovered this thread so I'll be posting all the Multitrack's I've had/photo'd.

IMO, tig welded cromo frames ride very nice. A bit more give in the frame than the lugged versions. The 700...
11-16-23, 08:00 PM
Replies: 22,130
Views: 4,401,336
Posted By ralphs

There was someone selling a pile of used bike...

There was someone selling a pile of used bike reflectors in the Boston area a few months ago.
11-16-23, 02:50 PM
Replies: 8,829
Views: 2,981,008
Posted By ralphs

Here's my 1994 Hoo Koo E Koo. Found it in a...

Here's my 1994 Hoo Koo E Koo. Found it in a corner of a body shop. It had been in the corner for a long time, was covered with a combination of paint overspray and dust, but it cleaned up nicely. ...
11-14-23, 12:12 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,919
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

I think the school should put chains or gates up...

I think the school should put chains or gates up on the driveways on weekends to keep lost Floridians from driving around in the parking lot while looking at their GPS screens.
11-13-23, 10:24 AM
Replies: 1,025
Views: 372,055
Posted By 07morrison

First post. I just picked up a mechanically sound...

First post. I just picked up a mechanically sound 1997 750 MT (19") yesterday. Plan to add fenders, shorter stem, wider bars and wear out stock drivetrain.
11-12-23, 10:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 143
Posted By AliH

1997 Specialized Rockhopper

My Dad gave me his old 1997 Specialized Rockhooper which was pretty original - this is how I got it.
...
11-11-23, 11:12 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,380
Posted By Aardwolf

+1 for Crane Suzu (5.5cm brass) Here's the...

+1 for Crane Suzu (5.5cm brass)

Here's the review I read on Amazon when I was looking around 2 years back:
."Then you ring the bell and behold as the true magnificence is revealed; just one...
11-11-23, 08:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 346
Posted By jamesdak

Ode to the Opus III and why common sense loses...again... out!

So, as I sit here healing up from surgery I got to thinking again about what bikes I should move on in the spring since the bike cave is so stinkin' full right now.. Logically I started considering...
11-09-23, 01:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,505
Posted By DiabloScott

Turnout lane project update:

Turnout lane project update:
11-09-23, 07:56 AM
Replies: 1,025
Views: 372,055
Posted By DorkDisk

Thanks for the data; that's interesting. FWIW my...

Thanks for the data; that's interesting. FWIW my 21" 94 750 (TIG) came in at pretty much 4lbs 15oz (2239.61g). 94 was the first year for TIG frames, and it is a hair lighter than the lugged.
...
11-09-23, 06:11 AM
Replies: 1,025
Views: 372,055
Posted By wstephenson

I couldn't help myself when I saw this 'lightly...

I couldn't help myself when I saw this 'lightly used' 1996 750 in my size pop up. It really had been babied. I put the 1991 frame I've been restoring on the back burner and built it up with a spare...
11-06-23, 08:46 PM
Replies: 342
Views: 16,512
Posted By Joe Bikerider

This morning after about half an inch of rain...

This morning after about half an inch of rain overnight the temperature was about 61F. After fiddling around this morning I was out on the road at about 10 am. Wearing my leg warmers. Very nice...
11-05-23, 12:26 PM
Replies: 334
Views: 13,308
Posted By SurferRosa

Are any of them actually funny or is it all base...

Are any of them actually funny or is it all base level ridicule?
11-04-23, 09:17 PM
Replies: 8,829
Views: 2,981,008
Posted By JoeBass

Just had this ‘87 Stumpjumper out on the El...

Just had this ‘87 Stumpjumper out on the El Dorado Trail today-...
11-01-23, 11:27 AM
Replies: 15,296
Views: 3,924,530
Posted By dpicare26

Just scored this 1987 Trek Elance 330 for $40. ...

Just scored this 1987 Trek Elance 330 for $40.

Not my size, so not sure what I'll do with it, yet. Might harvest the saddle for my 90's Cannondale M1000.
...
10-31-23, 07:34 PM
Replies: 1,156
Views: 362,799
Posted By Trav1s

This is an amazing thread! I love the creative...

This is an amazing thread! I love the creative reinterpretation of the MTB theme. I have picked up two bikes on FB Marketplace and I've been thinking about what to do with them. The first snag for...
10-31-23, 09:44 AM
Replies: 400
Views: 14,210
Posted By Andy_K

Halloween is here. Time to bring the horror! ...

Halloween is here. Time to bring the horror!

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53300589905_09ba47aaa6_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2pcZsq2)
...
10-30-23, 03:39 PM
Replies: 342
Views: 16,512
Posted By Pantah

Despite being frosty the last several mornings in...

Despite being frosty the last several mornings in my neck of the woods, it's been quite pleasant during the day so I was able to get my usual 23 mile loop in out towards the coast and back. Rain is...
10-30-23, 08:39 AM
Replies: 1,156
Views: 362,799
Posted By capnjonny

Diamond back accent / cruiser

Found this Diamond Back Accent at the bike exchange tagged for donation and just had to put my hands on it. Swapped out the bars and stem, added white cables, Shimano index thumbies, and put some...
10-28-23, 06:16 PM
Replies: 1,156
Views: 362,799
Posted By clarkbre

I was able to complete the 1993 Trek Antelope 830...

I was able to complete the 1993 Trek Antelope 830 this morning. It's been converted to a 1x9 drivetrain, Bontrager Satellite Trekking handlebars, 26x2.3 tires. My first impressions is that it's a...
10-27-23, 02:17 PM
Replies: 400
Views: 14,210
Posted By USAZorro

Not done, but I felt like sharing. ...

Not done, but I felt like sharing.


https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x926/frankenbike_drive_sice_fc04a1b74f6d644b154cd805bfdff5f0fe6951e8.jpg...
10-27-23, 11:27 AM
Replies: 7,462
Views: 3,598,012
Posted By av1

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1080x486/img_1_1698427573103_c2846d94cadf69dfb33ef60f3408b6397a80d016.jpg
10-25-23, 03:31 PM
Replies: 8,829
Views: 2,981,008
Posted By Maxey

Here's a really nice 1991 Rockhopper Comp I...

Here's a really nice 1991 Rockhopper Comp I picked up over the summer from the original owner. Very much like my first mountain bike I bought new, a 1989 Rockhopper Comp. I still have the frame and...
Forum: Commuting
10-24-23, 03:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 605
Posted By jaxy357

I got a bell that matches my new bike, a...

I got a bell that matches my new bike, a headlight and a winter cap to wear under my helmet this time. I can't remember what I got for the last gift card lol.
10-24-23, 10:50 AM
Replies: 8,829
Views: 2,981,008
Posted By Tango1

Earlier this spring a Trek 970 was listed but the...

Earlier this spring a Trek 970 was listed but the asking price was $500, in a city like Toronto it would probably fetch that price but not here; and I wasn't interested in paying it. I forgot it was...
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