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Forum: Beach Cruisers
10-03-22, 10:05 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,484
Posted By Axeman88

I'm not finding the Col De La Vie on Panaracer's...

I'm not finding the Col De La Vie on Panaracer's website, although I see one can still buy them from various bike stores. Panaracer USA – PanaracerUSA (https://www.panaracerusa.com/) Discontinued?...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-30-22, 10:12 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,692
Posted By Axeman88

This makes more sense than my original...

This makes more sense than my original suggestion, and jives with the image of young men on bikes after crossing the border.

It's interesting that crossing on a bicycle would be legal, while...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-29-22, 02:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,692
Posted By Axeman88

One of the articles states that crossing on foot...

One of the articles states that crossing on foot at one border crossing is illegal, and describes a pile of discarded bicycles, perhaps suggesting that "on bicycle" may be similarly prohibited. A...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
09-29-22, 10:47 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,484
Posted By Axeman88

I have a Schwinn Speedster that has the OP's...

I have a Schwinn Speedster that has the OP's preferred configuration, with a single speed coaster brake and upright handlebars with moderate pullback. Schwinn made the Speedsters in single speed and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-12-22, 02:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 14,665
Posted By Axeman88

I know this is a very old thread, but I thought...

I know this is a very old thread, but I thought I'd share a couple of sources for full chainguards, in Europe where such things are much more ordinary:

-...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-03-21, 01:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,372
Posted By Axeman88

I read what I said in my first post as, "The...

I read what I said in my first post as,

"The drawback with these Bendix Hubs, besides being essentially collectors items with no supply of spare parts, is that the sprocket is integrated into the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-02-21, 03:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,372
Posted By Axeman88

The Bendix automatics did not have...

The Bendix automatics did not have interchangeable sprockets. The Yellow Band sprocket was part of the high speed drive screw, and the Blue Band's was part of the High speed drive screw.

Are you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-29-21, 01:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,372
Posted By Axeman88

Interesting! They look to be a copies of the...

Interesting! They look to be a copies of the Bendixes with no changes, including the non-interchangeable sprockets. It doesn't say on any of the ads, and isn't clear from any of the pictures what...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-29-21, 01:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,372
Posted By Axeman88

Thanks for the responses folks! I have my...

Thanks for the responses folks!

I have my spare wheel for the Schwinn Speedster built up with the Bendix Yellow Band hub, which although I tore it down and built it back up with very light grease,...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
07-14-21, 01:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 518
Posted By Axeman88

On a positive note, creating this thread and the...

On a positive note, creating this thread and the equivalent to talking to myself, has enabled me to reach my 10 post requirement. Yaaay!
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
07-14-21, 01:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 518
Posted By Axeman88

Sitting at my desk, in my office. I would...

Sitting at my desk, in my office.

I would suggest that the issue has to do with leaving the window, and making another window active. I'm using Microsoft Edge as my internet access application on...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-14-21, 10:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,344
Posted By Axeman88

That bike in Vineland looks very nice...

That bike in Vineland looks very nice cosmetically, and a 22" frame is quite rare. If I saw that locally, I'd be very tempted, for the large frame alone. I'm 6'1" , and generally content myself...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
07-14-21, 10:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 518
Posted By Axeman88

Just happened AGAIN. I'll provide more detail. ...

Just happened AGAIN. I'll provide more detail.

I compose my response. In so doing, I may have left the window to attend to something, or check spelling on a word, look up a model number, etc. ...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
07-14-21, 09:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 518
Posted By Axeman88

Something is messed up!??

I think I may never reach the 10 post minimum to get full access to this forum.

I log in, I read, I find a topic to which I think I have something to add.

I compose a carefully worded response....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-05-21, 11:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,344
Posted By Axeman88

For quite a few years, a Free Spirit 3 speed was...

For quite a few years, a Free Spirit 3 speed was my utility bike. I don't remember where I got it, but I'm sure I paid less than $25 for it. It had been neglected for years but the red or burgundy...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-28-21, 12:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,372
Posted By Axeman88

Anybody use a Sturmey Archer S2C "Kickback" Hub?

I like simplicity, and I like coasting. Chicago is pretty flat. I find that my 1972 Schwinn Speedster, with a Bendix single speed coaster brake is just about my perfect city bike, except for that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-21, 12:29 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,865
Posted By Axeman88

I joined this forum because a left turning auto...

I joined this forum because a left turning auto smashed up my motorcycle and I returned to bicycling after several decades of hiatus. If you think the phenomenon you describe is bad with bicycles,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-21, 12:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,920
Posted By Axeman88

Stop by your local bike shop, and inquire about...

Stop by your local bike shop, and inquire about the price of a set of new tires. When you hear the price, nod and agree that it's quite reasonable. Then, ask if you can have a used, tired 700x28...
Forum: Introductions
06-04-21, 12:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 667
Posted By Axeman88

New member from Chicago, IL, USA

Hello Bicycle Forum members,


I'm an older person who has recently gotten back into bicycling. About 5 years ago, I got back onto two wheels in the form of a motorcycle, something I had enjoyed...
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