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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-03-23, 04:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 332
Posted By MaxKatt

My family on bikes in 1942.

Found clearing out a relative's house. My maternal Grand Aunts & Uncle... Ruth, Beulah, and Roy Werkheiser from Stroudsburg, PA in 1942. Zero story on the photo, and nobody left to ask. They...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-23, 11:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 135
Posted By jamesdak

Well I share the love of the Merlin Titanium...

Well I share the love of the Merlin Titanium despite mine being a bit of a mutant. It really has quite the special ride and to be honest that surprised me. Years ago I bought a brand new Lynskey...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-23, 09:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 135
Posted By Kontact

Thanks for posting those articles! Bicycle Guide...

Thanks for posting those articles! Bicycle Guide was the best.

It was really interesting reading the opinions, as I was around a lot of Cannondales and Kleins in the '80s, ride an old Extralight...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-23, 04:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 269
Posted By Trakhak

One day in the early '80's, Kozo Shimano, son of...

One day in the early '80's, Kozo Shimano, son of the Shimano corporation's then-president and a member of the Johns Hopkins bike racing team (sponsored by our Baltimore bike shop), stopped by the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-23, 03:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 179
Posted By MrGastrognome

No cracks in my '98 Stage Comp (yeah, it's post...

No cracks in my '98 Stage Comp (yeah, it's post Trek sale). It's still a fun fast bike that gets it's share of shout outs on the local bike trail....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-23, 12:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 392
Posted By Mr. 66

It's really nice with Tange Prestige as well. ...

It's really nice with Tange Prestige as well.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-29-23, 10:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 392
Posted By Erzulis Boat

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I have a Serotta in SLX with the asymmetric chain stay (it's only curved...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-29-23, 09:22 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,417
Posted By boneshaker78

1983 Specialized Expedition

Picked this up yesterday for $160. Quite the history touring all over the east coast, original owner had roughly 50 touring patches to show me. Thought I’d share with the community. Very happy with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-23, 08:52 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 923
Posted By jamesdak

I'll play. After years of avoiding mountain...

I'll play.

After years of avoiding mountain biking due to back issues I finally decided to try it again. Picked up a sweet Trek late in 2022. In early 2023 I "blew" out the back twice doing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-23, 02:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 203
Posted By dddd

I think it was at the end of '94 that Supergo in...

I think it was at the end of '94 that Supergo in L.A. blew out a batch of $750, DX-equipped Univega Carbolite bikes having the new Mag21 air fork (with added rebound springs to prevent harsh...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-23, 07:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 269
Posted By repechage

‘…then they drop the ball on warranties…” ...

‘…then they drop the ball on warranties…”

that huge ongoing crank recall comes to mind.

a comment years ago to me was that Japanese corporations are very humble until they get confident, then...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-23, 06:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 269
Posted By 52telecaster

As always thank you very much!

As always thank you very much!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-23, 12:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 412
Posted By dddd

In the days before the arrival of stiffer,...

In the days before the arrival of stiffer, stronger-yet-lightweight large-section rims, and before there were many tires for 650b, the 26" wheel ruled off road because it was much stronger than a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-26-23, 05:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 412
Posted By bibliobob

One that I picked up for my wife. 700 x 35 with...

One that I picked up for my wife. 700 x 35 with plenty of room..
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-26-23, 02:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 500
Posted By Spoonrobot

Don't forget the Bridgestone MB-1 came out a...

Don't forget the Bridgestone MB-1 came out a couple years before the Rock Combo, as a drop-bar MTB itself:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-23, 07:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 203
Posted By chain_whipped

Neat article. I purchased new back when a Trek...

Neat article. I purchased new back when a Trek 8000 ally tubed bonded MTB but were yet to offer any suspended fork. Within 6 months that year, the selling dealer showed me a Trek information new...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-23, 06:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 291
Posted By jamesdak

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Superbe goodness...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-23, 06:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 291
Posted By jamesdak

Quick photoshoot of the 1984 Raleigh Racing USA Prestige

Still haven't gotten a ride on this one yet but I figured I'd grab some real photo's of how it's setup right now. Still needs the new chain I keep forgetting about and then I may wind up doing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-23, 08:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 351
Posted By bikemig

The limiting factor is the frame clearance. The...

The limiting factor is the frame clearance. The article is right, you can run much wider tires on those rims. I'm running 35c on those rims on one of my bikes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-23, 07:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 351
Posted By Spoonrobot

I thought the comment about the rims was curious...

I thought the comment about the rims was curious since we don't often worry about that when picking bigger tires, now. The clearances do look pretty small so I did a little searching at paceline and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-23, 03:36 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,111
Posted By Erzulis Boat

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In the wild!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-23, 03:28 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,111
Posted By Erzulis Boat

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Motherfu**in Scotland Yard here boys!

Transfer system for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-21-23, 06:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 435
Posted By cegerer

A few close-up pics: ...

A few close-up pics:

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-21-23, 06:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 435
Posted By cegerer

1987 Alpineer Race Bike

Built by Rich Chillingworth in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This was purchased for the asking price of $75 :eek: at a garage sale about 10 years ago from the original owner (a woman). She had it built to race...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-23, 06:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 677
Posted By top506

Fanny's yer aunt, Bob Jackson's yer uncle: bike rescue again.

This time I took before pictures:

As it was loaded into my truck:

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30 seconds...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-23, 12:42 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,128
Posted By DiabloScott

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My favorite saddle and I love how it looks.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-23, 12:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 412
Posted By Wildwood

Fisher Hybrid was listed last in the '89 catalog...

Fisher Hybrid was listed last in the '89 catalog (for singles) and got the smallest description. Just a Hybrid, whatever Gary and the world thought that was in 1989. I do not see a Hybrid model in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-23, 10:41 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,128
Posted By Fairlane63

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My 85 Bianchi Vittoria. Only bike I have with a white seat. Been together...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-23, 10:36 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 436
Posted By CV-6

The Loop trail is a great ride. Spent a February...

The Loop trail is a great ride. Spent a February in Vegas a while back. Roller coaster indeed. Red Rocks is cool to drive, I don't think I would ride it. Too many idiots. Pic is from Loop trail....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-23, 10:22 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 436
Posted By RCMoeur

Worth the visit. Been there twice, most recently...

Worth the visit. Been there twice, most recently in June.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-23, 09:40 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,128
Posted By jamesdak

My fav are Fizik Kurve Chameleons and I snatch...

My fav are Fizik Kurve Chameleons and I snatch them up anytime I see a decent one. I can ride all three of the Fizik main shapes but have to be really careful of the angle and overall setup of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-23, 09:15 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,128
Posted By majmt

I only have one.😒 ...

I only have one.😒

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-23, 09:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 393
Posted By ridelikeaturtle

1979 Motobecane Mixte, "before & after"

This became available to me as a project, and I couldn't say no. There's a lot of junk around, and while this isn't rare or special, it certainly wasn't junk and deserved to be put back in rideable...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-23, 08:32 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,128
Posted By cb400bill

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-23, 08:26 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,128
Posted By jamesdak

What! Show off bikes! I'm in! Can't sleep due...

What! Show off bikes! I'm in! Can't sleep due to the achy knee anyway, LOL!

Here's the current bikes.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-23, 07:21 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,128
Posted By Classtime

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-23, 06:42 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,128
Posted By Bianchigirll

All I have this one humble Turbo on this equally...

All I have this one humble Turbo on this equally lowly Bertoni
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-23, 06:19 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,128
Posted By SJX426

Tried that for a time but gave kup ...

Tried that for a time but gave kup

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-23, 03:57 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,128
Posted By gearbasher

Sorry, not after Labor Day.

Sorry, not after Labor Day.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-18-23, 12:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 426
Posted By icemilkcoffee

My (unfortunately) forever bike- Trek Y-Foil

So I got this Trek Y77 off Ebay:

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Right after I got...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-18-23, 09:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 412
Posted By Spoonrobot

Such interesting geometry, I don't think there...

Such interesting geometry, I don't think there have been many drop-bar off-road bikes designed with relatively steep HTA but low fork offset to get high trail. Probably missed the mark for many with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-23, 11:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 405
Posted By gugie

I had a pair of those BITD. Pressed down from on...

I had a pair of those BITD. Pressed down from on top, like LOOK and SPD, but harder, since one had to center the opening over the cylinder. Exit was done by rolling out. Damn hard to walk in,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-15-23, 08:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 405
Posted By bboy314

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-15-23, 02:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 405
Posted By rider19

Attached is a Cycling Science article on the...

Attached is a Cycling Science article on the development of Shimano SPD pedals.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-23, 11:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 405
Posted By repechage

When clipless pedals arrived, a problem was most...

When clipless pedals arrived, a problem was most shoes were not up to the task and with no strap, they often failed.
I created a 1” wide strap with Velcro closure to help counteract this. Anchored...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-23, 11:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 405
Posted By bikingshearer

Clipless Pedals? Yeah, like that will ever catch...

Clipless Pedals? Yeah, like that will ever catch on. Now where did I put my blasted buggy whip?:50:

Full disclosure - I bought my first SPDs somewhere around 1994, and i haven't looked back. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-23, 10:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 405
Posted By jdawginsc

This is really interesting. Some are pretty scary...

This is really interesting. Some are pretty scary honestly. It is no surprise that the Look design won out. Simple, somewhat elegant.

Campy and Shimano were smart to hitch onto Look.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-13-23, 08:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 709
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

I don't often quote myself but look what found...

I don't often quote myself but look what found itself propped up against my garage this afternoon....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-13-23, 12:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 390
Posted By rider19

Most cycling periodicals are indexed across...

Most cycling periodicals are indexed across various academic databases. However, none of these indexes are complete.

Looking at one of the most comprehensive databases available:
There are only...
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