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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 111
Posted By squirtdad

If you look in for sale ...

If you look in for sale https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage-sales/1292874-circa-1980-ad-sle-f-f.html

if you look close this frame has a clamp on for the rear derailer cable and housing ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-24, 11:40 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 241
Posted By squirtdad

Bummer, super glad the helmet did it's job. ...

Bummer, super glad the helmet did it's job.

pretty amazing to see the bent crankarm.... lot's of forces involved

so big question: will you be ready for Cino :thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-24, 11:13 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 807
Posted By squirtdad

Joe Bell was inspired by classic british bike for...

Joe Bell was inspired by classic british bike for the banding on the seat post
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-24, 10:57 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 807
Posted By squirtdad

8 K....I would get one bike from a custom builder...

8 K....I would get one bike from a custom builder and put the stuff I wanted on it

wait, I did... and it works for commuting, riding long and fast (relative) and credit card touring (in the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-24, 10:50 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 1,731
Posted By squirtdad

Walter Mitty, I think i am fast, I am not, but...

Walter Mitty, I think i am fast, I am not, but am happy.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-03-24, 04:52 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 604
Posted By squirtdad

135 frame suggest MTB if it is old, so maybe get...

135 frame suggest MTB if it is old, so maybe get some good quality older mtb hubs?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-24, 12:56 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 765
Posted By squirtdad

super nice.....of course my mind originally...

super nice.....of course my mind originally wondered what the best strippers in Portland had to do with a bike frame then I kept reading
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-02-24, 06:33 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 1,933
Posted By squirtdad

not me....get 28mm

not me....get 28mm
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-24, 06:31 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 965
Posted By squirtdad

Nothing bicycle related, but maybe 15 years ago...

Nothing bicycle related, but maybe 15 years ago got a new pair of athletics shoes..... unboxing they put out a noticeable chemical odor.
work them once and skin of feet started shedding....... ...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-02-24, 10:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 513
Posted By squirtdad

water and miracle grow please to get it to a 58

water and miracle grow please to get it to a 58
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-28-24, 04:17 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,038
Posted By squirtdad

There is a lot you can control: your...

There is a lot you can control:

your visibility.....I wear bright clothes and have a front and back flashing lights
your awareness.... you can slow and be extra careful on blind corners, hills...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-28-24, 04:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 604
Posted By squirtdad

looking for the vegematic and popeil pocket...

looking for the vegematic and popeil pocket fisherman :thumb:
Forum: Framebuilders
04-26-24, 12:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 435
Posted By squirtdad

I painted 2 bikes one with rattle can and one...

I painted 2 bikes one with rattle can and one with auto paint....did a lot of research

to do it "right" it is a lot of work and more expense that you would think. I doubt that I would every...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-25-24, 06:30 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 16,799
Posted By squirtdad

9 year old Zombie thread....let it sleep :)

9 year old Zombie thread....let it sleep :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-24, 04:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 512
Posted By squirtdad

ok for clarification I don't carry this in my on...

ok for clarification I don't carry this in my on bike kit

I carry

Crank brother multitool
Park levers
Metal lever that is also a chain link tool
spare links
2 tubes or spare tubie and 30 ml...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 12:32 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,230
Posted By squirtdad

well played :thumb:

well played :thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-24, 12:26 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,532
Posted By squirtdad

I think tires and tire clearance make as much...

I think tires and tire clearance make as much difference as anything anymore

interesting that the winner of paris-roubaix Mathieu van der Poel road the same Canyon Aero he normally rides but...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 11:39 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 512
Posted By squirtdad

added Park adjustable pin spanner (so far, the...

added Park adjustable pin spanner (so far, the year is young)

https://www.parktool.com/en-us/product/adjustable-spanner-spa-6
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-24, 10:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 529
Posted By squirtdad

Greenfield rear kickstand ...

Greenfield rear kickstand

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/585x923/greenfieldkickstand_ba0d964b3a424c7698b474f4302789b603dfd406.png
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 864
Posted By squirtdad

Go with the flow, ride with your mouth open, ...

Go with the flow, ride with your mouth open, bugs are good protein
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 07:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,230
Posted By squirtdad

don't know it this will help but here is what 32...

don't know it this will help but here is what 32 look like on my kirk. Rims are H+Son archetypes
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-24, 03:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,104
Posted By squirtdad

1) fit IME you can't make a bike that is too...

1) fit IME you can't make a bike that is too big for you work as good as it should
2) does it make me smile and get me excited? (at this point I don't need another bike so can be picky)
3) is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-24, 11:43 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,623
Posted By squirtdad

then there are the guys who do Cino on...

then there are the guys who do Cino on fixed.....or even SS.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-24, 11:24 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,003
Posted By squirtdad

Over thinking. no need for different tires...

Over thinking.

no need for different tires front and back

also tire choice has to ensure that tires will work with a 30 mm side hookless rim, that I see in the spec for he bike

I have...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-19-24, 12:21 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,463
Posted By squirtdad

I know OP wants touring...but this is just super...

I know OP wants touring...but this is just super cool for 48cm https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage-sales/1292158-1984-basso-gap-frameset-48-cm-columbus-tubing-headset-bb-campagnolo.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 06:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 793
Posted By squirtdad

cest magnifique

cest magnifique
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-18-24, 03:36 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,463
Posted By squirtdad

defining "tiny" might help :thumb:

defining "tiny" might help :thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 02:51 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,368
Posted By squirtdad

MikeDeason this is a repeat to a degree,...

MikeDeason

this is a repeat to a degree, but worth repeating

Nice bike you should ride the heck out of it with no mods other than tires.

forget about "hybrid" tires and heavy marathons ...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-17-24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 308
Posted By squirtdad

IME most paint products have recoat times...

IME most paint products have recoat times listed....and temp ranges for painting, that is what I followed.

what type of paint are you using for color? real automotive paint is much more durable...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 10:44 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,368
Posted By squirtdad

Dude, I know you are really excited and...

Dude, I know you are really excited and enthusiastic, but you are overthinking everything IMHO

If you are immediately thinking adding a thud buster and changing out the fork. you got the wrong...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 10:08 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,803
Posted By squirtdad

try the rene herse...it will give you a range, ...

try the rene herse...it will give you a range, (me at total bike and me weight of 260 and 23 mm tires range is 82 to 67 change it to 28mm and it is 85 to 105....and 25mm I blow up the calculator) ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 03:52 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,911
Posted By squirtdad

buy on sale mostly I pretty much stick to...

buy on sale mostly

I pretty much stick to Voler bottoms (have on Assos got on sale) find the $$ worth it Always Black

Jerseys is stick to Voler and Aerotech.... depending on sale and color...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-15-24, 03:44 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,293
Posted By squirtdad

FB..... I have to disagree I am old enough...

FB..... I have to disagree

I am old enough to have seen the difference. the quality of my single speed coast to coast bike (Schwinn clone 26 in mid weight) I got when I as six (now 62 years...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 02:43 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,803
Posted By squirtdad

I would be interested to know what tire pressures...

I would be interested to know what tire pressures people are using

I have not gone tubeless, which is not bashing tubeless, personal preference.

I have run sealant in tubes, which is a bit...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 01:49 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,315
Posted By squirtdad

Many many years ago I got my first geared, non...

Many many years ago I got my first geared, non coaster brake, bike, a columbia 3 speed at a super america gas station. we all also bought 500 round boxes of .22 ammo as I was in a junior rifle club
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 12:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 432
Posted By squirtdad

to note this is the chart from the tire standards...

to note this is the chart from the tire standards org.... ERTRO it is on the rene herse site, not that it makes any difference with your observations. I would be interesting to understand the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 11:39 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,099
Posted By squirtdad

Registration site looks nice, much simpler and...

Registration site looks nice, much simpler and all is bundled.

Now I have to figure out if I can go........I am already going to montana for major class reunion (to get a flavor for which one...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 10:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 432
Posted By squirtdad

from rene hersePlease refer to the ...

from rene hersePlease refer to the (https://www.renehersecycles.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/ETRTO-Tire-Rim-Chart_2022.pdf)official ETRTO / ISO tire and rim compatibility chart (below). If the rim...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 09:31 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,438
Posted By squirtdad

at first I thought you were riding to Cino an...

at first I thought you were riding to Cino an back....which has not been unheard of, but from a closer start
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-14-24, 09:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 812
Posted By squirtdad

just a tad to big....and am holding out for 126...

just a tad to big....and am holding out for 126 spacing......some thing cool will show up. GLWS
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 09:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 772
Posted By squirtdad

not repairable Dead

not repairable Dead
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 06:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 934
Posted By squirtdad

walk, lift weights, bone bruises are...

walk, lift weights, bone bruises are pain....literally and in just having to let them have the time they need to heal
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-14-24, 05:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 812
Posted By squirtdad

your are killing me....... are you sure it is...

your are killing me....... are you sure it is 58....headtube looks bigger that for 58? (as i sit on a set of super record parts)
Italian BB I am assuming
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 01:35 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,323
Posted By squirtdad

I like this pressure calculator, silca has one...

I like this pressure calculator, silca has one also https://www.renehersecycles.com/tire-pressure-calculator/

IME getting quality tubes reduces the flats i have. I tried slime years ago...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 11:18 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,293
Posted By squirtdad

Sorry to rain on OP's parade but: I would not...

Sorry to rain on OP's parade but: I would not spend any money on this, save to get a a higher quality bike.

by the time you put money in like wheels etc your at a new bike price soon
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-13-24, 05:48 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,101
Posted By squirtdad

putting a motor on a coaster brake bike is pretty...

putting a motor on a coaster brake bike is pretty stupid to start with, likely illegal, and if it is 2 cycle polluting. And does not belong in a bicycle forum Not to put too fine a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 09:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 558
Posted By squirtdad

fwiw the tattico is a very solid pump for a...

fwiw the tattico is a very solid pump for a mini........this is from 3 flats worth of experience :thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 05:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 683
Posted By squirtdad

need to paint your stand to match :thumb:

need to paint your stand to match :thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 432
Posted By squirtdad

you ordered a performance mountain bike and it...

you ordered a performance mountain bike and it will be specced for that, so you should expect mountain bike size rims

700cc = 29 but it is more complicated than that.

you have to be...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 02:49 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,137
Posted By squirtdad

what is plan for packing stuff for your commute? ...

what is plan for packing stuff for your commute? back pack?
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