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10-03-23, 04:55 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 520
Posted By Rogerogeroge

I hope you bend a derailleur hanger soon.

I hope you bend a derailleur hanger soon.
10-03-23, 02:16 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 520
Posted By bbbean

Me. I do. I also appreciate the million things...

Me. I do.
I also appreciate the million things my LBS (or any of the other locally owned and operated retail stores I frequent) do for me, for my community, and for our local/regional/national...
10-03-23, 06:35 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 520
Posted By XxHaimBondxX

What's worse is that he ordered tubes and they...

What's worse is that he ordered tubes and they dropped off tires.
10-03-23, 04:22 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 520
Posted By PeteHski

I guess this is why JB has a spaceship and...

I guess this is why JB has a spaceship and billions of dollars while your LBS owner doesn’t.
09-30-23, 09:52 AM
09-30-23, 06:22 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,365
Posted By SJX426

Eyes Roll - There is no quick fix 1....

Eyes Roll - There is no quick fix
1. disassemble
2. Clean, clean clean clean.
3. Inspect for damage
4. Either reassemble or replace with new BB.

I would be surprised if any of the BB parts...
09-28-23, 10:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 388
Posted By freeranger

Why not just upgrade to a quality set of linear...

Why not just upgrade to a quality set of linear brakes (also called v-brakes) and use Kool-Stop salmon pads with them? You get to keep the bike you like, save some money, and properly set up, have...
09-26-23, 09:05 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 904
Posted By wheelreason

We charge the same or nore when jobs are brought...

We charge the same or nore when jobs are brought in 1/2 done. There is a reason why they come in 1/2 done, and it's seldom pretty. Are we sure the $60 quoter checked the rim and hub hole dimensions...
09-20-23, 10:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 456
Posted By mstateglfr

The last 2 pics make it look like the seatstay is...

The last 2 pics make it look like the seatstay is cracked.
Regardless of if it's cracked paint or cracked tube- return that and have them give you a new frame.
09-20-23, 08:26 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 1,508
Posted By dedhed

Is it just me or does that dropout look bent open?

Is it just me or does that dropout look bent open?
09-20-23, 07:43 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 1,508
Posted By ARider2

And it looks like the wheel is not all the way up...

And it looks like the wheel is not all the way up in the drop out if you see the outline above where the QR attaches.
Forum: For Sale
09-18-23, 03:01 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 169
Posted By Iowhat

1985 Specialized Allez SE (“American Flyers”) - $735

PRICE DROP!!!
For Sale: 1985 Specialized Allez SE (“American Flyers”) - $700
Size: 58cm, Seat Tube: 58cm (c-t-c), Top Tube: 56cm (c-t-c), Stand over: ~83.5cm (33”)

Frame & Fork: This bike is in...
09-17-23, 05:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 492
Posted By shelbyfv

The cables will not fray where they cross, at...

The cables will not fray where they cross, at least not in your lifetime. Actually the more relaxed routing will inhibit binding and rubbing within the outer housing.
09-16-23, 07:27 PM
Replies: 3,699
Views: 432,691
Posted By indyfabz

“Who cares? It’s cheap.”

“Who cares? It’s cheap.”
09-15-23, 12:38 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 748
Posted By smd4

Just remember, it's much easier to cut the...

Just remember, it's much easier to cut the steerer than add metal back on. I'd use a spacer, myself.
09-14-23, 11:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 435
Posted By seypat

What exactly is your question/discussion point of...

What exactly is your question/discussion point of the thread? I'm not getting it. The thread sounds like a shill.
Replies: 8
Views: 347
Posted By bark_eater

Old old chains still in the box?

I found these in a scrap pile. I think their NOS, but "with shop wear" would be an understatement. The Kippo chain has a bit more rust on one side, but with cleaning and Evaporust I think these...
09-12-23, 06:55 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,005
Posted By Pop N Wood

You probably know what you are doing. For the...

You probably know what you are doing. For the new rider or parent looking for a bike for their kid buying from a reputable shop helps them out.
09-12-23, 03:43 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,794
Posted By indyfabz

This thread is just for looks.

This thread is just for looks.
09-11-23, 07:35 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,794
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Did you install it upside down?

Did you install it upside down?
09-11-23, 12:43 PM
Replies: 22,017
Views: 4,340,812
Posted By cb400bill

I believe that there may be some overinflation...

I believe that there may be some overinflation here.
09-09-23, 10:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 596
Posted By veganbikes

So you ordered a cheap wheel for a cheap bike. It...

So you ordered a cheap wheel for a cheap bike. It happens especially with the way you went to them. I have customers come in all the time doing the same thing, They sound like birds "cheap cheap,...
09-09-23, 06:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 452
Posted By Trakhak

Search for "Hottest Year on Record." Depending on...

Search for "Hottest Year on Record." Depending on how it's calculated, 2023 is first or second (behind 2016). That's on Spherical Earth, though.
09-08-23, 09:28 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,114
Posted By ehcoplex

Th earlier Phil hubs have a steel center section-...

Th earlier Phil hubs have a steel center section- the plating seems to eventually get scored and start to rust a bit. They're still really good hubs.
09-07-23, 06:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 518
Posted By smd4

I generally use vintage Shimano cable cutters,...

I generally use vintage Shimano cable cutters, but got convinced to get some Knipex. The quality feeling is undeniable.

Oh, and while I use diagonal cutters to impart decorative crimps to cable...
09-06-23, 09:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 427
Posted By etherhuffer

Sun CR18. Not exciting but inexpensive and tough

Sun CR18. Not exciting but inexpensive and tough
09-06-23, 09:14 AM
Replies: 280
Views: 6,789
Posted By seypat

I wouldn't know. This is the first time I've ever...

I wouldn't know. This is the first time I've ever heard about waxing a chain on BF. Interested to hear what others say about it. :foo:
09-06-23, 06:45 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 906
Posted By rccardr

I understand the OP's concerns, but personally...

I understand the OP's concerns, but personally have no issues with 8-9-10 speed friction shifting.
Seems to me that no matter how much I move the lever up and down, I always got a result- harder or...
09-05-23, 11:43 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,339
Posted By ThermionicScott

Is it just the perspective, or is the eyelet bent...

Is it just the perspective, or is the eyelet bent inward a little?
Forum: For Sale
09-04-23, 11:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 279
Posted By Trakhak

I suggest asking the moderators to edit the...

I suggest asking the moderators to edit the thread title to show the correct decimal size, which is 26" x 1.125" (559-mm bead seat diameter). 26" x 1 1/8" is an obscure tire size...
09-04-23, 11:15 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,339
Posted By nlerner

On the fender spacing, that’s really common in my...

On the fender spacing, that’s really common in my experience, particularly for 70s Brit bikes. My usual solution is to use a wine cork, cut to the size needed.
...
09-04-23, 09:55 AM
Replies: 238
Views: 9,698
Posted By jethin

So we’re all in agreement that both electric and...

So we’re all in agreement that both electric and fossil fuel modes of transportation should be abandoned asap, right?
09-03-23, 08:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 256
Posted By Kontact

Plus, Maddog is wrong an awful lot. Which doesn't...

Plus, Maddog is wrong an awful lot. Which doesn't really fit with the condescension.
09-03-23, 08:27 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 2,427
Posted By smd4

Oh, I don’t know. Doesn’t seem like you know...

Oh, I don’t know. Doesn’t seem like you know enough about old bikes to be able to do that.
09-03-23, 05:42 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 2,427
Posted By 3alarmer

...two different approaches on display. The...

...two different approaches on display. The majority of people who hang out here regularly, would look on that $150 Medici as a great project starting point.

The paint is iffy, but if you were...
09-03-23, 05:33 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,339
Posted By nlerner

For a spacer on that fender stay bolt, I often...

For a spacer on that fender stay bolt, I often use one of those round nuts from a presta valve tube.
09-03-23, 03:52 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 833
Posted By SurferRosa

The combination of these two sentences make no...

The combination of these two sentences make no sense.
09-01-23, 04:17 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 2,427
Posted By 3alarmer

...it's much easier to understand, once you've...

...it's much easier to understand, once you've personally experienced it. A lot of life is like that. :)
09-01-23, 07:03 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 2,427
Posted By shelbyfv

:roflmao: ...

:roflmao:
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08-31-23, 04:26 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,366
Posted By TiHabanero

When I worked in the shop we always set things...

When I worked in the shop we always set things straight up front before working on a lower cost bike, ie adjustments don't hold well and we will give it our best shot, but don't expect miracles. We...
08-30-23, 05:45 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,366
Posted By Bill Kapaun

Some basic things about "cheaper" bikes. WEIGHT...

Some basic things about "cheaper" bikes.
WEIGHT
It may have SOME Shimano parts, but only 1/2 of what's needed-
Examples-
It may have Shimano Derailleurs, but are the shifters Shimano? Or vice...
08-29-23, 07:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 958
Posted By rcommbikes

Tandem, rear rack, bags, wrench and two cases...

Tandem, rear rack, bags, wrench and two cases sold for $3400. Buyer saw it on tandemclassifieds.com

Thanks to all of you for your comments.
08-29-23, 12:58 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,373
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Based on everything you have said in this thread...

Based on everything you have said in this thread so far, I would say that the above confirms that you are just fine.
08-29-23, 08:14 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,026
Posted By Bald Paul

More than likely counterfeit.

More than likely counterfeit.
08-28-23, 08:54 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,373
Posted By 79pmooney

And my opinion re: chain. Purists need that...

And my opinion re: chain. Purists need that exact number. The derailleurs and chain only care that the angles the chain have to take are not too big. Neither item cares a whit how far from the...
08-28-23, 11:44 AM
Replies: 238
Views: 9,698
Posted By nlerner

You mean the incessant bike flippers on my local...

You mean the incessant bike flippers on my local CL will be clogging the listings even more?
08-28-23, 07:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 179
Posted By zachfromkc

I know, I have sinned and given you NDS pics. Sue...

I know, I have sinned and given you NDS pics. Sue me... This is the final build with Shimano 105 components.
...
08-28-23, 07:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 179
Posted By zachfromkc

Paint Prep and Clear Coat. ...

Paint Prep and Clear Coat.

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08-27-23, 06:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 274
Posted By benotto biker

No longer for sale

No longer for sale
08-27-23, 04:40 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 2,427
Posted By Kontact

Yup, cable is way too short. ...

Yup, cable is way too short.
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