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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-15-21, 01:50 PM
Replies: 264
Views: 27,513
Posted By bcstones

Hmmm...only one, eh. Ok then...one for the road,...

Hmmm...only one, eh. Ok then...one for the road, one for off-road
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-15-21, 12:53 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,864
Posted By bcstones

just use your bathroom scale....most...

just use your bathroom scale....most postal/package weights have a range....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-15-21, 12:48 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,113
Posted By bcstones

There is a adapt screw on thingy for the Presta...

There is a adapt screw on thingy for the Presta valve that changes it to a Schrader valve...any bike shop has them. Doubt that WallyWorld has it, but ya never know.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-08-21, 01:58 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 8,484
Posted By bcstones

Interesting question...tho, I might have asked...

Interesting question...tho, I might have asked the lady why she had that opinion (was it really her's or was it something the club put out there). Anyway, interesting responses, have read them all. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-21, 05:01 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 15,546
Posted By bcstones

cool...beautiful piece of history (tho the XO-2...

cool...beautiful piece of history (tho the XO-2 in the beginning had Bridgestone's mustache handlebars)...here's a quote from Grant Peterson, the Bridgestone Marketing Director USA: "...Petersen was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-21, 03:49 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 15,546
Posted By bcstones

I agree it's a cool history...that said, I first...

I agree it's a cool history...that said, I first heard of the term "hybrid" in the mid to late 70s (I don't ever recall hearing, at that time, hearing the term ATB (All Terrain Bicycle?). At the time...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-21, 02:27 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,733
Posted By bcstones

Park Tools is an excellent source for tools...

Park Tools is an excellent source for tools specific to bicycles....never had a problem with either their 14mm or 15mm sockets, even on Campy's....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-25-21, 01:20 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,166
Posted By bcstones

I wouldn't take a chance...replace the rims &...

I wouldn't take a chance...replace the rims & consider 40 hole rims...not sure you can even find 40 hole hubs anymore, but it's a consideration with all that weight & milage
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-25-21, 01:12 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,990
Posted By bcstones

yes, you can get sued...I'd suggest a bicycle...

yes, you can get sued...I'd suggest a bicycle maintance from, say Barnett's Bicycle Institute (BBI) in Colorado Springs, or any top notch training institute...I know that if you take & complete the...
Forum: Commuting
10-25-21, 12:52 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 10,739
Posted By bcstones

check your state, county & city cyclihg...

check your state, county & city cyclihg statutes.....and, as I'm thinking of most state statutes have cars giving at least a 3' room, then report to both city AND police.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-21, 07:49 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,457
Posted By bcstones

I do think that’s a bit much…tho at prices today,...

I do think that’s a bit much…tho at prices today, who knows? I can only hope you’re riding now on it.
You seem to be living in Colorado, from your “handle”…not knowing what part, if you live...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-04-21, 05:45 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 8,930
Posted By bcstones

Cadence is the key. I remember, back in the 70s,...

Cadence is the key. I remember, back in the 70s, University of Indiana had a top cycling team. Their coach had each member ride a Schwinn framed heavy-tired single speed bicycle at the cadence of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-21, 04:47 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 15,546
Posted By bcstones

not sure what you mean by Mountain bikes of the...

not sure what you mean by Mountain bikes of the time period - started a bit of a chuckle....the "RePack" - mostly old Schwinn frames (50pounders) fitted with welded supported handlebars, &...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-21, 04:24 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 15,546
Posted By bcstones

actually hybrids arn't mtb's, their popularity...

actually hybrids arn't mtb's, their popularity actually predates the mtb....their geometry is more of the road bike. They were designed to be ridden on pavement or cared-for trails like the Rails to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-20-21, 04:03 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 6,654
Posted By bcstones

Even tho your surgery was last year sometime, I...

Even tho your surgery was last year sometime, I suggest you ask your for his/her’s thoughts or a Physical Therapist - would be even better if they were SportsMed people…

I’s suggest you train up...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-20-21, 03:21 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,692
Posted By bcstones

I agree with most of the cyclists, Rails to...

I agree with most of the cyclists, Rails to Trails road beds are great for any tire…that said, since I ride for enjoyment not speed, I’d suggest a touring type tire. I’ve been using Continental 700C...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-21, 02:49 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 15,546
Posted By bcstones

“all road/all steel”

first off, “all steel” - I’m sure you mean “cro-moly” steel, Huffy etc have an all steel frame, the quality is not the same.
then “all road” - I remember when hybrids were first introduced, seems I...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-21, 07:30 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,182
Posted By bcstones

no helmet

No…I’m currently on my 4th helmet. Cuz, for some reason (perhaps also cuz I ride a motorcycle & gone thru the motorcycle safety course) I always wear a helmet…or I wouldn’t be coherent & writing now...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-21, 06:21 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 4,887
Posted By bcstones

test ride new bike? or not?

The only bikes I haven’t tested on the road or trail are the ones I refitted from frame out…even my Ryan Vanguard recumbent, tho I spoke with Ryan himself & accepted his assurance of a return. I...
Forum: Introductions
09-01-21, 09:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 268
Posted By bcstones

Greetings ya'll

I'm an "oldtimer"... no suspension, friction shifting, one of my bikes is a Ryan Vanguard recombent. Love the so-called "vintage" rides...hard to find parts since Third Hand went out of business,...
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