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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-23, 05:59 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 1,251
Posted By Trakhak

Enclosure of "none" in quotation marks presents...

Enclosure of "none" in quotation marks presents it as an example that is thus grammatically singular. Same as this example: "boats" is usually the wrong term for describing ocean-going vessels.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-23, 02:15 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 1,251
Posted By gugie

I can see this devolving into a brass vs bronze...

I can see this devolving into a brass vs bronze brazing argument.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-23, 12:15 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 1,251
Posted By SurferRosa

It started in the late '30s and early '40s, where...

It started in the late '30s and early '40s, where you had the Alloy versus the Axles. Alloy won out pretty quickly after the Axles' last major offensive, the Battle of the Tubing Bulge.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-23, 07:47 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 1,251
Posted By BTinNYC

I allot the wise man his spelling.

I allot the wise man his spelling.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-23, 03:43 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 1,251
Posted By oneclick

They both start with A.

They both start with A.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-26-23, 06:31 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 1,251
Posted By SJX426

Why do people call a UAS a drone?

Why do people call a UAS a drone?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-26-23, 06:26 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 1,251
Posted By nlerner

And why do we spell "alot" as one word but "a...

And why do we spell "alot" as one word but "a little" as two?!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-26-23, 06:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 338
Posted By romperrr

A meet up sounds great! Keep me posted on the...

A meet up sounds great! Keep me posted on the details. I have a few coffee shops I could recommend.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-26-23, 03:24 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 68,282
Posted By cegerer

Sunday ride today about 35K on gravel with my SS...

Sunday ride today about 35K on gravel with my SS monstercross bike :)
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
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...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-26-23, 09:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 227
Posted By Kilroy1988

FS: Restored 1982 Pro-Miyata (60cm)

Hello folks,

I just posted about this bicycle yesterday and would like to take it for a couple of shake down rides but a few miles around the neighborhood have confirmed that it's solid and ready...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-24-23, 04:05 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 17,599
Posted By IAmSam

Look at the great early holiday gift workstand my...

Look at the great early holiday gift workstand my town gave me...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/sam_3985_a78144583955de1f33cda39862b5736869d9131a.jpg

This is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-23-23, 01:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 248
Posted By Fandomii

Thank you! I put a video of it at the original...

Thank you! I put a video of it at the original post. It sounds electrical. I haven't tried to ride it, as I don't want to cause more damage.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-21-23, 03:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 165
Posted By hectorite

Thanks for the advice. I'll post it in the...

Thanks for the advice. I'll post it in the mechanics section which somehow I missed.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-23, 07:43 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 5,353
Posted By Markeologist

Read em’ and weep: ...

Read em’ and weep:
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-23, 07:21 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 5,353
Posted By cjefferds

Here is the ‘84 Stumpjumper Sport that I picked...

Here is the ‘84 Stumpjumper Sport that I picked up a few weeks ago on CL. I cleaned it up a bit, put some air in the original Crossroads tires and took it out for a spin this past weekend. ...
Forum: For Sale
11-17-23, 02:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 238
Posted By Mike97470

Miyata 1000, 58cm, new drivetrain, new wheels

Miyata 1000, 58cm, new wide-range drivetrain, new wheels and tires, like new. Original frame, seatpost, cantilevers/levers, rear rack, everything else is new.

Miyata 1000 - Lugged CroMo Frame,...
Forum: For Sale
11-17-23, 08:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 511
Posted By '02 nrs

updated $650.

large 60st x 59tt,black to grey fade,Dura ace 7400 w.ultegra dual pivot calipers,Easton EC90 equipe carbon 44cm handlebar,Pinarello Most stem,Fizik saddle, Reynolds aero wheelset, Bontager sport...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-16-23, 04:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 443
Posted By cooperryder

Vintage Schwinn Cimarron Rebuild

It must have been at least 6 years ago I picked up a 1988 Schwinn Cimarron that was in pretty rough shape especially the faded and very scratched and chipped black paint.

1988 is the year they...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-16-23, 04:25 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 17,599
Posted By BoozyMcliverRot

How it started vs how it's going. ...

How it started vs how it's going.
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...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-15-23, 11:33 AM
Replies: 7,046
Views: 805,404
Posted By sbrudno

I have just finished (mostly) my 1976 Motobecane...

I have just finished (mostly) my 1976 Motobecane Super Mirage. There is not a single bike that I have not made modification on and this one is no exception. It is now a 5x3 gearing requiring new...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-14-23, 07:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,131
Posted By The Thin Man

And sold!

And sold!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-12-23, 02:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 474
Posted By marius.suiram

More ...

More

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-23, 12:46 PM
Replies: 7,046
Views: 805,404
Posted By geeteeiii

Threw some new rubber on this old thing and...

Threw some new rubber on this old thing and adjusted the gears. Derailleur hanger is pretty bent so didnt get them adjusted 100%. Also threw in some NOS brake pads so its less noisy under braking. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-23, 11:30 AM
Replies: 7,046
Views: 805,404
Posted By Nemosengineer

Land Shark progress. Headset, bits and pieces...

Land Shark progress. Headset, bits and pieces installed, and mocking up the cockpit.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53325152710_c2073dfd7c_3k.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-23, 06:14 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,380
Posted By PilotFishBob

It's a matter of personal preference of course. I...

It's a matter of personal preference of course. I like the Crane Suzu brass bells (they have copper and other flavors as well) and I mount them stem side. Sound nice, not too big and the striker...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-10-23, 03:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 573
Posted By 2wheeljonz

Lemond Alp d’Hurez 57 cm

Price drop. $400 plus shipping. You guys are a frugal crowd.
I decided to sell my Lemond Alp d’Huez that I have upgraded to Buenos Aires status with an Ultegra group. I would put it as an 8.5-9 as...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-09-23, 10:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 338
Posted By romperrr

Pretty bike, I have those tires on my Trek 613...

Pretty bike, I have those tires on my Trek 613 and they're amazing. Love the rack mount.

Next time you're in Detroit, drop me a line, we can go for a ride and/or drink.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-09-23, 09:25 AM
Replies: 7,046
Views: 805,404
Posted By Mr. 66

The 1977 MKM is back on the road. Reynolds 531...

The 1977 MKM is back on the road. Reynolds 531 26.8? Seatpost I think. High flange Campy on Weinman convex 27" rims with chrome double butted spokes. Double triple, cranks and very rare rear...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-06-23, 02:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 546
Posted By AdventureManCO

11/06/23, 12:21pm - Got the bike home ...

11/06/23, 12:21pm - Got the bike home

11/06/23, 12:54pm - Post unstuck, frame powder coated, reassembled and ready to ride

By golly, that is the fastest bike restoration I’ve ever seen:D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-06-23, 01:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 546
Posted By top506

Thickest seatpost I've ever seen. I had to open...

Thickest seatpost I've ever seen. I had to open it up with a series of drill bits to get it wide enough for a Sawsall blade.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-06-23, 01:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 546
Posted By top506

My nothing special, unexciting, mid-eighties Italian entry-level bike rescue build .

I really need to stay off CL/Marketplace.
This sad Olmo appeared. My size, an hour away, reasonable price. Off to Lewiston I went.
I almost never take before pictures as I'm too eager to pitch into...
Forum: Single Speed and Fixed Gear Marketplace
11-06-23, 08:51 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,516
Posted By thewilson

Is it possible to bump this dead post? Link...

Is it possible to bump this dead post?

Link https://maine.craigslist.org/bik/d/portland-wabi-special/7684601544.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-05-23, 02:57 PM
Replies: 7,046
Views: 805,404
Posted By Bergz

"New" fork repair progress....

I spent a wet afternoon cleaning up this old fork for re brazing. Looks much better in real life... I'm hoping my friend John can braze it for me, he has oxy/acetalene so far more heat than my Mapp...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
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?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-04-23, 08:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 745
Posted By bboy314

I like the Brooks covers, they’ll eventually wear...

I like the Brooks covers, they’ll eventually wear through the nose but last a good whole for the price.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-04-23, 08:25 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 745
Posted By cyccommute

You could buy them from Brooks...

You could buy them from Brooks (https://www.brooksengland.com/en_us/rain-cover.html) or Amazon...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-04-23, 06:54 PM
Replies: 7,046
Views: 805,404
Posted By curbtender

Friend dropped this Kestrel frame off that just...

Friend dropped this Kestrel frame off that just got the parts bin build. Everything but the tape and cables were takeoff/extras. Ultegra 600 shifters, XT derailleur, Vuelta Pro wheels and a Cinelli...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-02-23, 10:55 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,138
Posted By BertoBerg

PM sent

PM sent
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-02-23, 05:37 PM
Replies: 7,046
Views: 805,404
Posted By Chuck M

Took the brakes apart on my Takara project to...

Took the brakes apart on my Takara project to clean them up and one of them was missing the bushing at the cable attachment point. While typing bushing into McMaster-Carr's search bar, I remembered...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-01-23, 07:14 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,080
Posted By grumpus

My next bike build will have cantis, they will...

My next bike build will have cantis, they will work just fine as long as I can find some good levers. People who had a bad experience with traditional cantis either had junk equipment or a rubbish...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-01-23, 05:52 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,080
Posted By Kdogbikes

sharp setup! I’ve got a Fuji with cantilevers...

sharp setup! I’ve got a Fuji with cantilevers and they work awesome. This Cannondale that I started post about is a bit newer than what I’m used to. ...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-01-23, 02:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 264
Posted By TejanoTrackie

See the following chart >>>...

See the following chart >>> https://www.wtb.com/pages/tire-rim-fit-chart

You should match the tire width to the rim width. So, for a 43mm wide tire, you should use a rim with an inner width...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-23, 09:47 AM
Replies: 7,046
Views: 805,404
Posted By JaccoW

Gave this Torpedo Freilauf coaster brake hub a...

Gave this Torpedo Freilauf coaster brake hub a clean and overhaul, found some split 1/4" ball bearings. Tonight I'm going to build a wheel for the 1965 Gazelle A...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-01-23, 09:10 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,080
Posted By SW84

When I first got my Raleigh I didn't like them....

When I first got my Raleigh I didn't like them. The hanger that held the crossover cable would never stay centered and there were no tension adjustment screws to center the pads. I bought the Shimano...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-31-23, 11:28 PM
Replies: 2,239
Views: 750,414
Posted By celesteguy

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Serotta Atlanta in size 58L (58 c-c top and seat tube)

Slightly too...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-31-23, 06:26 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,080
Posted By Kdogbikes

Ok…. Centered rear wheel/axle. ( feel like a real...

Ok…. Centered rear wheel/axle. ( feel like a real dumbass for missing this. Wrenching on bikes for over 10 years and still learning) And guess what ? Brakes worked like a charm! And rear mech...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-30-23, 08:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 771
Posted By JohnDThompson

Chain whip isn't necessary for a single...

Chain whip isn't necessary for a single freewheel; just the proper extractor tool and a wrench or bench vise to hold it.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-30-23, 02:41 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 68,282
Posted By somepetalhead

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When the weather is nice...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-30-23, 09:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,131
Posted By Dean51

In support....hopefully....of the OP's sale, I'll...

In support....hopefully....of the OP's sale, I'll offer these early White Industries hubs can look great on the right bike. I run these hubs on the Klein Quantum pictured below. Others may not agree,...
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