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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-23, 02:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 366
Posted By ascherer

Took a chance: Campy drop bolt from Poland

Some of you know I've been hoping to find a Campy front drop bolt to use on my Paramount. I found some "new old stock" listed on a few of the usual online places but I was sure they weren't old....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-29-23, 08:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 272
Posted By obrentharris

If you decide to equip it period correct the...

If you decide to equip it period correct the Suntour Superbe Pro crankset might sell for enough to offset a good bit of your expense.
Brent
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-29-23, 11:58 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 802
Posted By indyfabz

Sometimes jaded is really a heightened state of...

Sometimes jaded is really a heightened state of awareness.

1. First time poster.

2. Kickstarter campaign of a British concern.

3. Alleged MBT price given in pounds.

4. Not even at 3% of...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-28-23, 06:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 259
Posted By 3alarmer

. ...I bet some kid was ecstatic when his...

.
...I bet some kid was ecstatic when his parents gave him that bike, new, for Christmas.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-28-23, 11:07 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,285
Posted By downhillmaster

The upside is that I look pretty damn cool riding...

The upside is that I look pretty damn cool riding next to that. Regardless of what I’m on :roflmao2:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-25-23, 08:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 419
Posted By Steel Charlie

Some backstory ...

Some backstory
https://www.tucsonweekly.com/tucson/full-circle-a-velodrome-hits-tucson/Content?oid=34663189
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-23, 06:32 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 2,959
Posted By Repack Rider

I start my mountain bike ride by picking up a...

I start my mountain bike ride by picking up a small rock. I leave it at the highest point of the ride, to help build up the mountain I am wearing down.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-15-23, 08:04 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 2,595
Posted By 3alarmer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04854XqcfCY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04854XqcfCY
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-15-23, 10:16 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 2,959
Posted By genejockey

Despite having many different roads to choose...

Despite having many different roads to choose from, from which I could make dozens of different routes, I tend to ride the same 2 routes - one for weekday after-work rides, and one for long Sunday...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-23, 01:04 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 1,986
Posted By smd4

Two brake levers. Not busy.

Two brake levers. Not busy.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-23, 12:42 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 1,986
Posted By indyfabz

Who needs handlebars? ...

Who needs handlebars?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLUX0y4EptA
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-05-23, 01:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 629
Posted By Maelochs

Put Simple Green in your pressure washer ...... ...

Put Simple Green in your pressure washer ......

I have also used Simple Green for a long time, and I have yet to see any of the rumored bad effects. As far as stuff on the Internet .... I will...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-05-23, 08:23 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 629
Posted By urbanknight

You'd be surprised the number of things I did the...

You'd be surprised the number of things I did the wrong way for too long. Actually, you've probably seen enough of my posts to not be surprised.

It's actually ironic, but I worked in a bike shop...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-23, 04:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 575
Posted By squarenoise

Tucson Man Finally Scores a Gilmour

I haven’t cared much about regular road bikes in awhile, mostly interested in touring bikes and/or mountain bike commuters, but couldn’t resist the chance to own a bonafide Gilmour, made by local...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-20-23, 08:37 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,642
Posted By SurferRosa

If you learned how to overhaul a bike, this...

If you learned how to overhaul a bike, this wouldn't be an issue. I never test ride any of the bikes I buy. I do my research beforehand and thoroughly look them over before purchase.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-19-23, 01:04 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 870
Posted By SoCaled

Surprised to see Vans mentioned here, more than...

Surprised to see Vans mentioned here, more than once. That said, they do now have a bike shoe, well BMX anyway. It is supposedly designed for bikes and pedal grip specifically - "VDFPR (Van Doren...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-23, 09:56 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 3,947
Posted By gugie

Retirement!

After 33 years in the semiconductor industry, I've finally hit the finish line. I've been joking with rccardr that he's my hero and I hate him - he's been retired since I've known him, and shows up...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-23, 11:29 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 766
Posted By bikingshearer

Here is the article on Paramount serial numbers...

Here is the article on Paramount serial numbers from the Waterford web site (https://waterfordbikes.com/w/culture/paramount/paramount-dating/). (You may already know about this, but here it is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-23, 07:15 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 541
Posted By AdventureManCO

Hold my beer… Gorgeous bike...

Hold my beer…






Gorgeous bike btw!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-12-23, 08:44 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 7,076
Posted By retswerb

Apart from anything bike-related, their use of...

Apart from anything bike-related, their use of the term "good trouble" in marketing an e-bike rubs me the wrong way. Trek is no John Lewis.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-23, 06:17 AM
Replies: 2,186
Views: 493,629
Posted By thinktubes

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/b6/98/28/b698289c09...

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/b6/98/28/b698289c09e8ddfb8c8998b5eb0011b2.jpg
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-04-23, 05:22 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,897
Posted By SurferRosa

nsfw. https://youtu.be/RtrI53k4WZM

nsfw.

https://youtu.be/RtrI53k4WZM
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-23, 12:15 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,060
Posted By bykemike

I can't wait, I like finding parts and building...

I can't wait, I like finding parts and building up a bike more than I like riding I think, I love having a vintage bike and doing the occasional morning ride, maybe in a friendly urban setting.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-01-23, 06:35 AM
Replies: 210
Views: 8,763
Posted By dedhed

I expect to take tools to a 2 hour old bike to...

I expect to take tools to a 2 hour old bike to make adjustments to fit my riding preferences.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-31-23, 11:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 755
Posted By SurferRosa

90 percent chance it's cooties.

90 percent chance it's cooties.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-31-23, 06:43 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,851
Posted By Lombard

Or hippo crits: ...

Or hippo crits:
https://thedingusegg.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/hippocyclist.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-23, 02:02 PM
Replies: 1,075
Views: 137,915
Posted By botty kayer

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/cdedirp_9fdc5376bdf6b4afee29c4efdbd20d71e5827347.jpg
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-25-23, 10:46 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,499
Posted By fishboat

If you have to eliminate that much...

If you have to eliminate that much fluid...perhaps you're drinking too much water.

(..totally off the wall idea..I know..)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-19-23, 03:42 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,269
Posted By urbanknight

Since it's so personal, I searched for a saddle...

Since it's so personal, I searched for a saddle by buying used ones to start (so I can sell them again and only be out the cost of shipping) and starting with the cheapest one I think will fit and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-17-23, 06:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 214
Posted By wheelreason

LMAO. At least a couple of times a month we get a...

LMAO. At least a couple of times a month we get a parent in the shop irate at "how dare we sell a bike like this..."
Bikes get "customized" and parts get swapped almost immediatly after leaving the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-14-23, 09:13 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,748
Posted By obrentharris

It's funny how good ideas come back again: vinyl...

It's funny how good ideas come back again: vinyl records, tube amplifiers, film cameras, banjos, craft beers, quilts, home-baked bread, bamboo fly rods...
I'm not too worried about the future of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-13-23, 05:04 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,558
Posted By Inusuit

Brakes.

Brakes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-23, 12:53 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,292
Posted By gaucho777

Interesting. I didn’t expect such a mass of rust....

Interesting. I didn’t expect such a mass of rust. I wish I could look inside all my fork blades.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-23, 12:19 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,365
Posted By 52telecaster

Right now all of my derailleur bikes are using...

Right now all of my derailleur bikes are using suntour. It's just the best for my needs.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-06-23, 08:16 PM
Replies: 193
Views: 6,073
Posted By SurferRosa

https://media.tenor.com/sh-kr6RLqpIAAAAM/baby-face...

https://media.tenor.com/sh-kr6RLqpIAAAAM/baby-facepalm.gif
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-05-23, 09:59 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,202
Posted By Troul

L = Lazy H = Hurting

L = Lazy
H = Hurting
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-04-23, 06:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 921
Posted By 3alarmer

. ...happy 4th of July !! Another round of...

.
...happy 4th of July !! Another round of exotic Dubai call girls for everyone !!!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-04-23, 12:16 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 673
Posted By velomateo

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_2487_bc11bc487b217901ee1afb5e621bcdd31891c03c.jpeg
Just received this one the other day, so it’s not built up yet.
I promise it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-04-23, 12:10 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 673
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1635x1226/71_paramount_031923_in_tx_1407f29f45a742f58b3d9ab6d5d2b31f3e224f1c.jpg
I was so wet and cold I didn't realize I took the picture of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-28-23, 09:56 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 4,812
Posted By SurferRosa

Added beng1 to my ignore list.

Added beng1 to my ignore list.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-28-23, 03:27 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,354
Posted By Ironfish653

Mrs DesertRyder; “Where are you putting all...

Mrs DesertRyder; “Where are you putting all those bicycles ?”

DesertRyder; “Yes”

:lol:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-23, 12:07 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,640
Posted By non-fixie

Here in Holland basic two-wheeled transportation...

Here in Holland basic two-wheeled transportation hasn't changed all that much during the previous century, and as the build quality of the older examples was pretty good, many a pre-WWII bike is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-26-23, 08:45 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 681
Posted By pdlamb

Squirt some Dawn in a bucket, add hot water,...

Squirt some Dawn in a bucket, add hot water, wash. Done. Good enough.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-24-23, 11:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 681
Posted By SurferRosa

[/color] Don't ride in the rain.

[/color]

Don't ride in the rain.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-23, 01:24 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,846
Posted By Andy_K

The chrome on the fork crown has a black spot,...

The chrome on the fork crown has a black spot, but I figure that'll give it some character, so I decided to mask that off too. My old Spin Doctor workstand is still red from the last bike I painted....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-23-23, 06:15 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,273
Posted By majmt

Here’s a shot of the Continental Gran Prix...

Here’s a shot of the Continental Gran Prix Classic next another classic tire. Didn’t know the Continentals were discontinued but I thought I saw a sale for them somewhere recently.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-22-23, 11:10 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,273
Posted By Polaris OBark

Gone to Rene Herse EL, every one. When will...

Gone to Rene Herse EL, every one.

When will you ever learn?

When will you ever learn?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-22-23, 09:36 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 956
Posted By 3alarmer

. 1. the valuations on this particular forum...

.
1. the valuations on this particular forum always run pretty low, IME.
2. it wasn't long ago that such a bike, in such condition, would have been listed on ebay at $1200, but I haven't kept up...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-22-23, 04:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,071
Posted By plonz

If there’s a semi-pro following out there keeping...

If there’s a semi-pro following out there keeping the values up, I don’t see it. Here’s one that’s been collecting dust on western MI FBM for a while. Listed at $595 and still sitting at $495.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-23, 05:52 PM
Replies: 8,436
Views: 998,172
Posted By SurferRosa

Saw this $45 Rolls on Craigs a week ago, but it...

Saw this $45 Rolls on Craigs a week ago, but it took a while to connect with the seller. Scheduled a meet today an hour's ride away with 2% chance of rain, and of course it's a heavy drizzle the...
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