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03-28-24, 04:21 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 9,023
Posted By Velo Mule

This is not exactly C&V, but it is cycling humor:...

This is not exactly C&V, but it is cycling humor: Le Velo
03-26-24, 12:37 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 1,509
Posted By Velo Mule

Now you know who your friends are.

Now you know who your friends are.
03-26-24, 08:31 AM
Replies: 7,673
Views: 903,164
Posted By Velo Mule

noglider that looks like a pair for $25. It may...

noglider that looks like a pair for $25. It may be worth a call or email to Soma to confirm.
03-25-24, 01:50 PM
Replies: 7,673
Views: 903,164
Posted By Velo Mule

I started a search and all the plastic fenders...

I started a search and all the plastic fenders seem to be available in black only. I even looked on Ebay, but nothing piqued my interest there, at least as far as fenders. White seems to be harder...
03-24-24, 11:01 PM
Replies: 7,673
Views: 903,164
Posted By Velo Mule

Sticks are the enemy of fenders. I was feeling...

Sticks are the enemy of fenders. I was feeling pretty smug on my ride as yesterday's heavy rains left behind puddles and little streams crossing the trail. With fenders, I didn't get any spray. Nice....
Forum: Commuting
03-22-24, 11:33 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 789
Posted By Velo Mule

Trek 800 or something similar by Giant. The...

Trek 800 or something similar by Giant. The reason that I like these is as follows:
26" wheels (ISO 559) are strong
There are plenty of smooth tire choiced in 26" wheels
The bikes are built...
Forum: Commuting
03-22-24, 11:20 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,784
Posted By Velo Mule

Redshift was at the Philly Bike Expo. I like the...

Redshift was at the Philly Bike Expo. I like the idea and will be ordering a pair of their city pedals for myself. I used to use a light that strapped to my left leg for the same reason that I like...
03-21-24, 11:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,261
Posted By Velo Mule

I have also seen Royce Union from Holland.

I have also seen Royce Union from Holland.
03-21-24, 11:07 AM
Replies: 302
Views: 27,602
Posted By Velo Mule

Devo?

It looks like Devo. D - E - V - O .
03-20-24, 08:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 436
Posted By Velo Mule

Since you are going to be applying tubing decals...

Since you are going to be applying tubing decals that may not match what is on the bike you may want to have some fun with it. We have a recent post about Soma, the older Soma, doing just that Here:...
03-20-24, 09:19 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,111
Posted By Velo Mule

cudak888 , I'm not sure I understand the...

cudak888 , I'm not sure I understand the blasphemy. Is it because you have modified your Raleigh Twenty? As you point out, they are not rare museum pieces. The modifications include a what looks like...
03-19-24, 03:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 179
Posted By Velo Mule

Clean and repack the front and rear hub, the...

Clean and repack the front and rear hub, the bottom bracket and the headset. Then you know everything will be good to ride. It's not too hard to do. Fidget spinner spin without grease but they...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-24, 11:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 99
Posted By Velo Mule

Bilenky Cycle Works in Philly. Bilenky...

Bilenky Cycle Works in Philly.

Bilenky Paint (https://www.bilenky.com/paint)
03-19-24, 07:08 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,710
Posted By Velo Mule

Typically the threads are cut. The die looks like...

Typically the threads are cut. The die looks like a pipe cutting die. The depth of the threads start out being small and shallow and as it progresses up the threads become bigger and deeper until...
03-18-24, 05:14 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,710
Posted By Velo Mule

Paul Brodie Steerer Tube Extension It appears...

Paul Brodie Steerer Tube Extension It appears that this could be a valid repair considering that you have enough steerer tube length, which it sounds/looks like you do. I would be tempted to delete...
03-18-24, 02:10 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 930
Posted By Velo Mule

Wow, that is interesting. Aside from the numbers...

Wow, that is interesting. Aside from the numbers and text it is a straight up copy. It's odd because beside us bike nerds, who amongst consumers really looked for Ishiwata tubing? Perhaps they were...
03-18-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,155
Posted By Velo Mule

That is quite the Varsity Murray Missile . It...

That is quite the Varsity Murray Missile . It looks great. I especially like the original looking fenders and the wing nuts on the axles. If I remember right, some of the Schwinn fenders were...
Forum: Northeast
03-18-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 199
Posted By Velo Mule

Philly Bike Expo review by Velo Mule

The show is over now. It was well attended to the point that it was difficult to talk to some of the exhibitors. In fact, they were so busy, that there were several that I just gave up on. Part of...
03-15-24, 09:09 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,155
Posted By Velo Mule

I went to alloy wheels on my Continental and it's...

I went to alloy wheels on my Continental and it's a nice upgrade Murray Missile . And I also upgraded the rear derailleur to a SunTour ARX long cage. The wheels, SunTour Perfect freewheel and...
03-15-24, 08:16 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,155
Posted By Velo Mule

Too bad about the bottom bracket, but there are...

Too bad about the bottom bracket, but there are plenty more Varsity's, Continental's and Suburban's out there.

Nice Varsity Murray Missile . It looks like my comments above were preaching to...
03-14-24, 05:04 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,155
Posted By Velo Mule

Most of my bikes are lower end or middle moddle...

Most of my bikes are lower end or middle moddle bikes. Working on them is my relaxation time. I also wasn't much of a Schwinn fan outside of their old cantilever and balloon tired bikes. But these...
03-12-24, 07:35 AM
Replies: 12
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Views: 483
Posted By Velo Mule

Back when I was a teenager in the late '70's, I...

Back when I was a teenager in the late '70's, I probably changed my handlebar tape every six months or so. But I rode almost everyday and didn't have other things that took too much of my time. ...
03-11-24, 05:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 582
Posted By Velo Mule

I remember that issue and a few years after this...

I remember that issue and a few years after this article, I worked at a Schwinn dealer and then learned that the Paramounts frames were made by women. I also learned that most of the wheelbuilders...
03-06-24, 03:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 734
Posted By Velo Mule

Oh yea! That is in great shape CriticalThought ....

Oh yea! That is in great shape CriticalThought . I too have a soft spot for Zeus. I don't have a connection to Spain. It is because the importer was local to me in the early '80's so I went there...
03-04-24, 05:15 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 5,006
Posted By Velo Mule

Schwinn ........ Campus Green ...

Schwinn ........ Campus Green

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From Paramount down to...
Forum: Northeast
03-04-24, 12:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 199
Posted By Velo Mule

Philly Bike Expo 2024, March 16 & 17

Philly Bike Expo 2024 (https://phillybikeexpo.com/)

When I have posted about this event in the past the response has been ho-hum. I don't know why. It is bike stuff. The stuff we like.
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03-03-24, 09:15 PM
Replies: 499
Views: 145,202
Posted By Velo Mule

Behind Bars with the sun low behind me

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03-03-24, 04:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 277
Posted By Velo Mule

Another good reason to visit Peoria. I'm sure...

Another good reason to visit Peoria. I'm sure there is local knowledge that comes with that rental as well.

I rented a bike from a shop when I was in the Chicago area. Of course it rained...
03-01-24, 08:21 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 549
Posted By Velo Mule

Hookes law works. No batteries needed. In this...

Hookes law works. No batteries needed. In this case, I did check the scale by putting the green dumbell on a digital scale and finding that it weighed 12 lbs. This is good enough to weigh a...
02-29-24, 04:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 360
Posted By Velo Mule

You can post pictures to your personal gallery on...

You can post pictures to your personal gallery on BikeForums Mimak . Then someone can move them here for you.

You may not have to remove the left side ball cup, but then again, it is a coaster...
02-29-24, 04:29 PM
Replies: 22,293
Views: 4,619,800
Posted By Velo Mule

This bike was literally "Thrown to the curb" . ...

This bike was literally "Thrown to the curb" . At least they are not asking for crazy money. There is also the chance that you can ride around the streets of Hacienda Heights and find this before...
02-28-24, 11:43 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 5,665
Posted By Velo Mule

I was thinking the same thing the other night...

I was thinking the same thing the other night when I was down in the basement going through my old ski equipment when I came across my old ski wax. Would we consult the weather before waxing to get...
02-28-24, 12:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 569
Posted By Velo Mule

The bike dealership that I worked at was a...

The bike dealership that I worked at was a Windsor retailer. My parents bought an International for me there. By the time I worked at the shop they were gone from the dealers floor. We did get to...
02-28-24, 12:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 569
Posted By Velo Mule

Catalog page courtesy of juvela from a previous...

Catalog page courtesy of juvela from a previous Windsor posting:

Windsor AM-10 and AM-3 (https://bulgier.net/pics/bike/Catalogs/Windsor-78/windsor4.jpg)
02-28-24, 08:00 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 569
Posted By Velo Mule

I had a couple of Windsor - Acer-Mex bikes and...

I had a couple of Windsor - Acer-Mex bikes and liked them. Yours is higher up in the line up than mine with wth chrome lugs, fork and stays. It sure does look nice. I even like the decals that are...
02-27-24, 12:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 415
Posted By Velo Mule

As far as I'm concerned Kent knows what they are...

As far as I'm concerned Kent knows what they are doing. Yes, they are sold in Walmart and other big box stores and therefore Kent is under pressure to get the price low to compete with Huffy and...
02-26-24, 06:13 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,391
Posted By Velo Mule

Damn. I don't think it would be a problem, but...

Damn. I don't think it would be a problem, but it would bother me. If it were mine, I'd get blocks and try to roll the dent out. I think it is small enough for this to work.

Wow, nice bike. ...
02-26-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 750
Posted By Velo Mule

My opinion is that you have a good hub...

My opinion is that you have a good hub Fkirschfink . You can use Hyperglide gears if you do some filing or grinding. These hubs are great for changing gear ratio. You or a good bike mechanic will...
02-26-24, 07:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 810
Posted By Velo Mule

Good company

That looks great smurfy . I have an 88 Traveler as well. I am not enamored with the paint job. It might have been great in '88. But now, to my eyes....? Anyway, when I ride it I don't see the paint...
02-20-24, 12:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 412
Posted By Velo Mule

I like it KeepPedaling . Fuji always did a great...

I like it KeepPedaling . Fuji always did a great job with paint regardless of where it was in their lineup and yours in the dark green with gold lettering looks great. Nice job restoring it. For...
02-14-24, 05:35 PM
Replies: 604
Views: 75,152
Posted By Velo Mule

Holy cow! Look at that paint line! No need for...

Holy cow! Look at that paint line! No need for lug lining when you can get the paint transition so perfect. I like lug lining, but let's be real. One of the key reason that it existed is to cover...
02-13-24, 07:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 435
Posted By Velo Mule

Are we talking about used bikes? Condition means...

Are we talking about used bikes? Condition means more than brands or model. All the models shown could be good candidates. That is, unless you get to be like some of us with boxes of parts and...
02-12-24, 12:34 PM
Replies: 865
Views: 137,179
Posted By Velo Mule

I have a NAD 7020 that is a heartbreak for me. I...

I have a NAD 7020 that is a heartbreak for me. I bought it on the strength of the good reviews and how beloved the 3020 is. This is the same amplifier with a tuner built into it. The problem is...
Forum: Northeast
02-11-24, 11:45 PM
Replies: 3,191
Views: 308,060
Posted By Velo Mule

Hempstead Lake State Park again

I was able to get out for a ride today. Hempstead Lake Park again. I can ride there, so it is my most common ride. Despite the way that the trail appears in the picture below there were plenty of...
02-11-24, 11:28 PM
Replies: 865
Views: 137,179
Posted By Velo Mule

Good timing The Golden Boy . The bulbs in my...

Good timing The Golden Boy . The bulbs in my Marantz receiver had been out and the meters were hung up. So, had to make a decision on whether to go with the original incandescent bulbs or with more...
02-05-24, 07:34 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 803
Posted By Velo Mule

If you have to replace the wire, I like using...

If you have to replace the wire, I like using speaker wire because it is mostly clear. I haven't actually rewired a dynamo bike since Radio Shack when out of business though. I also like running...
02-02-24, 06:06 PM
Replies: 302
Views: 27,602
Posted By Velo Mule

Is that Gary Fisher? Perhaps not, but there is a...

Is that Gary Fisher? Perhaps not, but there is a passing resemblance.
02-02-24, 07:58 AM
Replies: 251
Views: 19,205
Posted By Velo Mule

I know that sometimes you have to "Stand by your...

I know that sometimes you have to "Stand by your man". Stand By Your Man

For me, it is buying and then dissolving brands. It appears that Bontreger is going to be the latest victim. This is...
01-30-24, 09:23 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 10,367
Posted By Velo Mule

Here are some insights from a top (perhaps, the...

Here are some insights from a top (perhaps, the top) BMX frame builder about titanium and even steel frames. He talks about the forces in BMX. We also have to keep in mind that even road bikes...
01-30-24, 05:49 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,340
Posted By Velo Mule

27" wheels aren't too bad. Panasport Pasela's...

27" wheels aren't too bad. Panasport Pasela's are my favorite's for mixed surfaces that I often ride. I also have Continental Gatorbacks that seem pretty good for paved roads and Kenda K35's for my...
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