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Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-15, 04:02 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,573
Posted By JPeters

I think it's worth remembering this is an...

I think it's worth remembering this is an enthusiast's forum, where most people like to tinker and mess around with their bikes. Where form and performance are more important that simple function....
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-15, 03:46 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 7,898
Posted By JPeters

Wow. I was about to defend OP, as I completely...

Wow. I was about to defend OP, as I completely understand where he's coming from regarding fashion. Everyone on this board is a slave to bike fashions in some way or another - we just call it 'taste'...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-15, 05:06 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 10,467
Posted By JPeters

A custom-built frame. One where I can choose...

A custom-built frame. One where I can choose everything like the tubing, geometry, lugs. I imagine it would be over £1000 and even though I could save up for it, there's no way I could justify...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-25-15, 10:31 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 14,348
Posted By JPeters

Can you get some clearance by adjusting where the...

Can you get some clearance by adjusting where the wheel sits in the dropouts?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-22-15, 05:13 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,404
Posted By JPeters

How can you tell good steel frame-building from bad?

I've been using Sheldon Browne's rough pricing guide to idly check up on frames that crop up on local listings, and I'm always struck by how descriptive he gets about the frames, in particular the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-06-15, 05:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,804
Posted By JPeters

I have a colnago super 77 too! Mine is a bit...

I have a colnago super 77 too! Mine is a bit beat-up, and without the original parts, but it's a wonderful bike to ride. Just out of curiousity, how much did you offer? Throwing in six bikes sounds a...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-10-15, 12:42 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,333
Posted By JPeters

Just out of curiousity, why do you all prefer the...

Just out of curiousity, why do you all prefer the 400? What makes it so much better than the others?
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-14-14, 03:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,553
Posted By JPeters

Clip-ons I think are best for allowing external...

Clip-ons I think are best for allowing external sound. Koss KSC75 are good, also have superb sound quality.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
09-08-14, 01:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,992
Posted By JPeters

I began yoga by just looking at videos on...

I began yoga by just looking at videos on youtube, and finding some poses online - there are plenty of resources. With enough trial and error you find what works for you. It's great to take a class,...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
09-08-14, 08:03 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,992
Posted By JPeters

Looks to me like you might need to straighten...

Looks to me like you might need to straighten your back a little. I'm an office worker too, and if I don't do my regular yoga routine my posture goes to hell and I get pains in the neck too (though...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-07-14, 01:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,485
Posted By JPeters

No they're definitely not all the same. I had...

No they're definitely not all the same. I had this exact same problem. Had to buy a new square taper cartridge. There's a little room for manoeuvre, a few mm each way, but if you have something like...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-06-14, 02:18 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,668
Posted By JPeters

Rather than a walmart bike - which will be as...

Rather than a walmart bike - which will be as heavy as possible and probably have issues with quality control - you'd be better off getting an old road bike from cragislist and buying a flip flop hub...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-03-14, 09:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,058
Posted By JPeters

I ended up not getting it anyway as it was...

I ended up not getting it anyway as it was already sold (for €50). The fork seems damaged to me from the pics, though I probably would have still taken it just to restore it and see how it rides....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-01-14, 07:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,058
Posted By JPeters

Daccordi with Columbus Air tubing?

Hi everyone, in my daily browsing of the local ads I came across this:

Dacordi - Cikloberza Mali Oglasi - 2Bike.rs...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-22-14, 02:22 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 87,133
Posted By JPeters

I did the same thing when I saw a Colnago Super...

I did the same thing when I saw a Colnago Super for only a €100 and had to buy it: 5'8'' and the bike is 58 cm too.

I thought I'd sell it on since the typical advice on here suggests its too big,...
Forum: Commuting
08-14-14, 01:34 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 10,908
Posted By JPeters

Light clothes, taking it slowly, a water bottle...

Light clothes, taking it slowly, a water bottle filled with cold water every morning, and if you can, ditching the backpack for a bag that doesn't hug so tight like a messenger bag or bike pannier.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-14-14, 12:17 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,451
Posted By JPeters

Sounds like a great idea; easier than you'd...

Sounds like a great idea; easier than you'd think, and well worth it. On an old bike you may discover problems that you never knew you had, though. Stuck posts or brackets, internal rust, etc, so be...
Forum: United Kingdom
08-14-14, 11:57 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,881
Posted By JPeters

The BMX rider was ahead of the roadie, obviously...

The BMX rider was ahead of the roadie, obviously looking to merge. There was space for one line. In that situation you let the guy merge in front of you. Squeezing the guy out while going at a...
Forum: Introductions
08-14-14, 06:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 467
Posted By JPeters

It would be great to see your previous builds if...

It would be great to see your previous builds if you have any pics. I'm still quite new myself but thinking of doing a simple fixie build.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-13-14, 01:08 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 11,424
Posted By JPeters

Oh, I missed that. I was just trying to write it...

Oh, I missed that. I was just trying to write it down as simply as possible. I still remember when I was too scared to touch such basic things myself. I have no idea about disc brakes though.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-14, 01:05 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 6,126
Posted By JPeters

55 kph according to my friend's computer. The...

55 kph according to my friend's computer. The only thing more fun is the climb!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-13-14, 01:02 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 11,424
Posted By JPeters

I would suggest maybe the following to help...

I would suggest maybe the following to help isolate the problem.

On your brakes there should be a latch, or hook, that lets you loosen them. If not, you might have to unscrew them. Do that so they...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-13-14, 11:21 AM
Replies: 184
Views: 24,926
Posted By JPeters

I'm relatively new here too and I can sort of see...

I'm relatively new here too and I can sort of see where the OP is coming from. I don't think it's snobbery so much, but it can be intimidating as a basic cyclist to come on here and see people...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-28-14, 12:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,454
Posted By JPeters

After doing a bit more research it seems like...

After doing a bit more research it seems like this is a Moser Junior, made from CSS 52 Oria tubing, which is on the heavier side according to this chart.
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-25-14, 05:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,454
Posted By JPeters

Thanks for the advice guys. I'm very tempted now!

Thanks for the advice guys. I'm very tempted now!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-25-14, 11:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,454
Posted By JPeters

How much is this Moser worth?

I recently saw this posting and was looking for more information. It seems similar to Moser Leader bikes I've seen in online catalogues from the late 80s, though being lugged I guess it's not a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-16-14, 11:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,290
Posted By JPeters

I just corrected a similar issue with my Shimano...

I just corrected a similar issue with my Shimano 105 brakes. Turns out the mounting nut wasn't screwing in tightly because after screwing beyond a certain point, the holding nut on the front of the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-30-14, 05:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,073
Posted By JPeters

Update: It arrived today, and feels really...

Update:

It arrived today, and feels really great. A tad on the big side I think, though that might be because I ride an MTB usually. Here are some pics. I'm pretty sure it's been repainted, and...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-29-14, 11:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,073
Posted By JPeters

Identify this Colnago?

Hi everyone, I recently picked up this Colnago (I hope!) off a site for 100 euro. It seems to me to have been repainted, and there aren't many photos either, but the imprints, lugs, nice-looking...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-30-14, 09:54 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 579
Posted By JPeters

Is this fork bent?

There are few pictures on this ad, and to me it seems like the fork has an angle that is different on the left side to the right: Bicikli : Drumski Trkac Biemmezeta - ID 11245101 - Kupujem Prodajem...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-29-14, 03:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,592
Posted By JPeters

These are awesome, thanks!

These are awesome, thanks!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-25-14, 10:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,481
Posted By JPeters

Oh wow, I didn't even notice that. Thanks for...

Oh wow, I didn't even notice that. Thanks for pointing it out.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-25-14, 09:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,481
Posted By JPeters

Krapf?

I'm still keeping my eye on racing bikes over here in Eastern Europe, and now the sun is here some interesting things are cropping up. One that caught my eye is this Krapf bike with shimano 600...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-14, 12:05 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 17,977
Posted By JPeters

What about the pics?! I imagine the best bikes...

What about the pics?! I imagine the best bikes are the ones that people have snagged already, so it would be great to see those.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-22-14, 03:49 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 8,018
Posted By JPeters

I don't mean to hate on motorists, after all, I'm...

I don't mean to hate on motorists, after all, I'm a motorist, as well as a cyclist, as well as a pedestrian, like most people here. But I do think that when driving it's your responsibility to ensure...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-22-14, 02:08 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 8,018
Posted By JPeters

As a cyclist, if I crash into a pedestrian, it's...

As a cyclist, if I crash into a pedestrian, it's my fault. Doesn't matter if they were rushing out into the road from behind a parked car, or walking over a crossing through a red walk light, or...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-21-14, 11:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,650
Posted By JPeters

I had the same problem, especially when it was...

I had the same problem, especially when it was very cold. A little lubricant squirted into the shifter worked wonders.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-14, 11:46 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 10,793
Posted By JPeters

I bought an old fuji mtb for €130 that has taken...

I bought an old fuji mtb for €130 that has taken me on my commute to work through ice and snow, and also allows me to keep up with hardcore riders riding some super-expensive bikes on some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-14, 11:11 AM
Replies: 194
Views: 17,977
Posted By JPeters

I for one would like to see pics of all the kinds...

I for one would like to see pics of all the kinds of bikes you got in this lot, even the weirder junky ones. It's fascinating that you hit upon such a big haul, and I'm incredibly interested to see...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-14, 07:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,337
Posted By JPeters

The Bike Kitchen off Old Street is nice, and if...

The Bike Kitchen off Old Street is nice, and if your bike gets stolen check out Brick Lane market the following Sunday to pick it back up.
Forum: Introductions
03-16-14, 01:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 480
Posted By JPeters

I'd also love to see some pics of the places you...

I'd also love to see some pics of the places you ride in Bogota, and also the bikes - they sounds quite interesting!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-15-14, 10:44 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,595
Posted By JPeters

I just did and saw this http://vimeo.com/83823304

I just did and saw this http://vimeo.com/83823304
Forum: Commuting
03-14-14, 03:28 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,702
Posted By JPeters

Take out your keys and put a scratch on the side...

Take out your keys and put a scratch on the side of their car. If every cyclist did this when a car was irresponsible or mean towards them, it could serve as a warning to other cyclists, as well as a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-13-14, 08:44 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,267
Posted By JPeters

For $120 I could buy a decent used bike! ...

For $120 I could buy a decent used bike!

They might be nice guys at the lbs like you said, and there was even recent talk about how little bike mechanics get paid, which is a great shame, but...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-12-14, 01:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,580
Posted By JPeters

Are bikes in America cheaper than anywhere else in the world?

I've been lurking these forums (especially the vintage forums) for a few months now and it seems to me that the kinds of prices people mention with the evaluations, and more so with cheap 'finds' are...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-05-14, 12:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 16,665
Posted By JPeters

Haha, it was more a case of buying a patch and...

Haha, it was more a case of buying a patch and glue thinking I had one puncture, and then finding out I had a couple more. It's my own fault for not checking the tire for nails and such. I'll...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-05-14, 09:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 16,665
Posted By JPeters

I'm using rema tip top glue with some cheap...

I'm using rema tip top glue with some cheap chinese patches I picked up that look just like the patches in the photo, without the feathered edge. The other patches seem to have held up pretty well...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-05-14, 08:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 16,665
Posted By JPeters

Can I place a puncture patch over another puncture patch?

I have a quick question about puncture repair (I know, it's a bit more basic than the usual stuff on the board!)

I just repaired about 4 different punctures on my inner tube yesterday and got...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-22-14, 12:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 616
Posted By JPeters

Good cycling podcasts?

I was just wondering if people could recommend some good cycling podcasts. I listen to podcasts often at work, and since I'm enjoying learning about cycling at the moment it would be great to find a...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-16-14, 10:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 957
Posted By JPeters

Thanks. It would take a bit of effort for me to...

Thanks. It would take a bit of effort for me to go to the town these bikes are in to inspect them, which is why I'd like to know beforehand if they're even worth it. If it's worth $100-150 then it...
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