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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 01:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 240
Posted By nlerner

Wait, I found a pair in my stash! ...

Wait, I found a pair in my stash!

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 10:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 240
Posted By nlerner

You and your love of phat tires.

You and your love of phat tires.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 240
Posted By nlerner

If it's going to be a wall hanger, you might...

If it's going to be a wall hanger, you might consider used: https://www.ebay.com/itm/294042736274

Fwiw, I think I put a set of these on my Raleigh SuperCourse around 1991 so that I might go...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 11:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 136
Posted By nlerner

It would be helpful to see the other end of the...

It would be helpful to see the other end of the measuring stick, i.e., the starting point.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 09:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 374
Posted By nlerner

Can you swap the wheels of the two bikes and test...

Can you swap the wheels of the two bikes and test ride? That'll tell you a lot about the contribution of wheels/tires/bearings.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 07:30 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,520
Posted By nlerner

I can't imagine any way to answer the question of...

I can't imagine any way to answer the question of when other than to go to specific manufacturer's catalogs and trace what was offered over time:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 12:43 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,469
Posted By nlerner

Wait, I thought the idea was n + 1. You mean,...

Wait, I thought the idea was n + 1. You mean, we're supposed to sell our bikes? Next thing you know, someone will claim we're supposed to ride them, too!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 06:55 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,271
Posted By nlerner

Your across-the-street neighbor's garage looks...

Your across-the-street neighbor's garage looks like it has plenty of room available. Hostile takeover?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 07:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 480
Posted By nlerner

Fify.

Fify.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 07:03 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,271
Posted By nlerner

Here’s my setup for the bits I need the most,...

Here’s my setup for the bits I need the most, sorta semi-controlled chaos:
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_4237_9ebde6c0553362827bdcea22db193e13709607f0.jpeg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 01:57 PM
Replies: 21,710
Views: 3,061,591
Posted By nlerner

It’s been a tradition for quite a while now for...

It’s been a tradition for quite a while now for me to do a birthday ride: mileage = or > my age. I try to do that on my actual birthday, but the calendar doesn’t always cooperate: this year my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 09:31 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,568
Posted By nlerner

In my house we call them appetizers.

In my house we call them appetizers.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 04:50 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,260
Posted By nlerner

I mostly build bikes up from the frame and fork....

I mostly build bikes up from the frame and fork. But I have a deep parts bin and rarely have to buy anything new; mostly it's a matter of mixing and matching to find compatible parts or fulfill some...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-13-24, 04:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 630
Posted By nlerner

I got one of these (not this brand but same...

I got one of these (not this brand but same idea): https://www.amazon.com/Bicycle-Brake-Adjusting-LSOSVSEUs-Alignment/dp/B0C6ZYTKJP/r. Works perfectly every time!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 03:40 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 824
Posted By nlerner

So sorry for your loss.

So sorry for your loss.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-11-24, 07:33 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,954
Posted By nlerner

I'm an academic/teacher and have been in this...

I'm an academic/teacher and have been in this business since the mid 1980s. My plan is to retire in a couple of years (I turn 64 next week, so hopefully retirement at 65 or 66). But I'm seriously...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 07:19 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,568
Posted By nlerner

https://live.staticflickr.com/5786/30177105462_6d1...

https://live.staticflickr.com/5786/30177105462_6d1592eb95_c.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,286
Posted By nlerner

I've had a few vintage cx bikes over the years,...

I've had a few vintage cx bikes over the years, and in all of those cases, at least, the BB height was crazy high, far out of the range I find comfortable.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 08:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 577
Posted By nlerner

I'm planning to be there! Edit: Eh, spoke...

I'm planning to be there!

Edit: Eh, spoke too soon. The P-Town ferry doesn't start running until May 16! I'll just have to try again in the fall.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 03:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 251
Posted By nlerner

I have a ‘73 Condor Italia, serial #7349. I...

I have a ‘73 Condor Italia, serial #7349. I believe that’s past the time Bill Hurlow was involved, so perhaps that 3-digit serial = 1967?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 08:02 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 9,365
Posted By nlerner

As found: ...

As found:
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_1893_aa6dd97e459f4bc1af913870a418430b5b21a36d.jpeg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 08:02 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,695
Posted By nlerner

Here's my search list for lightweight MTBs,...

Here's my search list for lightweight MTBs, likely not comprehensive

(“Barracuda A2E”,“Barracuda A2M”,“Barracuda Cuda Comp”,“Cannondale M900”,“Cannondale M500”,“Cannondale Killer V500”,“Gary...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 06:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 271
Posted By nlerner

A shockcord through that loop at the rear bottom...

A shockcord through that loop at the rear bottom of bag and around your headset will stabilize it nicely.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 05:22 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,695
Posted By nlerner

Sounds like my Bridgestone MB-3 commuter from...

Sounds like my Bridgestone MB-3 commuter from last winter (I've since given it away to a colleague):
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 05:18 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 9,365
Posted By nlerner

Nice to see that one getting some new life! I...

Nice to see that one getting some new life! I bought it from a local seller who was cleaning out his parents' house, and this his/hers Raleigh set had evidently lived in their backyard out in the New...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 08:35 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 636
Posted By nlerner

^ From the short-lived Milton Berle/Raleigh...

^ From the short-lived Milton Berle/Raleigh collaboration!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-01-24, 04:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 425
Posted By nlerner

PM sent.

PM sent.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 03:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 774
Posted By nlerner

Here’s a pic of an early 120mm Phil hub and...

Here’s a pic of an early 120mm Phil hub and 5-speed freewheel. Only 2-3mm of space by my measurement....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 07:21 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,924
Posted By nlerner

A riding buddy has a Fuji Pro. He bought it new...

A riding buddy has a Fuji Pro. He bought it new when working in a bike shop/Fuji dealer back in the day, sold it off at some point, then managed to reacquire it many years later. I believe ScottRyder...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 11:12 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,106
Posted By nlerner

1966 Raleigh Sports ...

1966 Raleigh Sports

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 06:34 PM
Replies: 270
Views: 11,535
Posted By nlerner

Hmm, yesterday a work colleague asked if I wanted...

Hmm, yesterday a work colleague asked if I wanted some bikes she found cleaning out her late mother-in-law's house. She described them as two banana seat kids' bikes, two 10-speeds, and one tall,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 06:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 304
Posted By nlerner

"If you need a quick release on your levers, your...

"If you need a quick release on your levers, your tires are too wide." T. Campagnolo
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 10:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 577
Posted By nlerner

Hmm, might work for me this go round. I'd ride...

Hmm, might work for me this go round. I'd ride from Boston the previous day, stay overnight in Dennis, join the crew for some CCRT and then ride to P-town to catch the 3 pm ferry back to Boston. So...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-24, 12:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 375
Posted By nlerner

Use a 5-speed freewheel with one cog removed?

Use a 5-speed freewheel with one cog removed?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 02:50 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,757
Posted By nlerner

I've twice ridden California Eroica. There was no...

I've twice ridden California Eroica. There was no bike inspection at the start or at any point (other than follow riders giving each the side eye). In fact, there's was an overall startling level of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 01:57 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 836
Posted By nlerner

I'm sure it'll look good, but the performance...

I'm sure it'll look good, but the performance will be mediocre.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 12:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 339
Posted By nlerner

https://blackmtncycles.com/clearance-pt-ii-road-fr...

https://blackmtncycles.com/clearance-pt-ii-road-frames/
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-22-24, 06:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 925
Posted By nlerner

I’d imagine potential buyers might want to know...

I’d imagine potential buyers might want to know the size, etc. Glwts!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 03:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,179
Posted By nlerner

I suggest reaching out to Mike Kone. That must be...

I suggest reaching out to Mike Kone. That must be a website error of some sort.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 03:26 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,080
Posted By nlerner

I was kinda surprised not to see a nyloc nut in...

I was kinda surprised not to see a nyloc nut in there, Mark! I think, at the time, I just didn't have one on hand and figured I'd see how it worked with the standard jam nut. I haven't used that bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 07:12 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,102
Posted By nlerner

The Giant has interesting possibilities, but I...

The Giant has interesting possibilities, but I wouldn't pay more than $30.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 06:56 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,080
Posted By nlerner

Here's a pic of that 3-D printed insert...

Here's a pic of that 3-D printed insert installed:
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1076x1434/img_4209_ada3425c1de3dd7339cd1f59223755a66aa34a30.jpg

It looks a bit raw.

And...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 04:46 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,415
Posted By nlerner

These Phil pedals came on some bike I bought;...

These Phil pedals came on some bike I bought; rode them once and then moved them on (snapped up on the CR list). I had high hopes, but they felt very fragile.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 11:08 AM
Replies: 21,710
Views: 3,061,591
Posted By nlerner

Celebrated the last day of winter with an amble...

Celebrated the last day of winter with an amble to the arboretum on the Raleigh 3x1 speed. Clear and crisp morning.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 02:10 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,631
Posted By nlerner

I also think I have an Ashtabula crank from a...

I also think I have an Ashtabula crank from a Super Sport in the corner of my basement. Glad to send it along for the cost of shipping!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 02:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 892
Posted By nlerner

In addition to good tires, the right tire...

In addition to good tires, the right tire pressure can make a big difference, I have found.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-24, 02:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 472
Posted By nlerner

In my experience, the most likely failure is a...

In my experience, the most likely failure is a frayed derailleur cable or housing that starts creeping through an opening. Friction shifting would be more forgiving in that case, but if a shifter...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-24, 12:52 PM
Replies: 21,710
Views: 3,061,591
Posted By nlerner

Fitted the Fitz with fenders and wider tires for...

Fitted the Fitz with fenders and wider tires for the anticipated spring rainy season and took it for a shakedown ride today. The graffiti seems to be making a comment about my riding style:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-24, 07:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 518
Posted By nlerner

I’ve definitely had 122 bcd Nervar cranksets....

I’ve definitely had 122 bcd Nervar cranksets. They were also definitely more modern and shaped than the old-school blocky ones.

Here’s one on eBay in the style I remember as 122 bcd:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 05:35 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,080
Posted By nlerner

I actually bought a pair of those, too, in...

I actually bought a pair of those, too, in addition to the ones oneclick created. I'll need to take some pics of them installed.
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