I've been away from the forum for six years! Who wants to update me?
02-12-17, 09:10 PM
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I've been away from the forum for six years! Who wants to update me?
Call it a bike coma...
Better you just tell me you missed me and show photos of the better bikes I missed.
Better you just tell me you missed me and show photos of the better bikes I missed.
02-12-17, 09:17 PM
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Welcome back ! Looks like I joined the same year as you and have about the same number of posts.
My BF usage dropped over the years and I just started back logging in lately, myself.
My BF usage dropped over the years and I just started back logging in lately, myself.
02-12-17, 09:26 PM
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People bought, fixed, and rode a lot of bikes.
02-12-17, 09:29 PM
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...still no definitive answer on best chain lube.
...still no definitive answer on best chain lube.
02-12-17, 09:36 PM
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People don't talk about oxalic acid they way they used too.
The "Don't you DARE repaint that bike!!" folks have chilled out.
SunTour BarCons still sell in 5 minutes.
The "Don't you DARE repaint that bike!!" folks have chilled out.
SunTour BarCons still sell in 5 minutes.
02-12-17, 09:55 PM
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We still can't determine if the fork is bent or not.
02-12-17, 09:56 PM
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Schwinn Varsities are still heavy.
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02-12-17, 10:00 PM
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Let's see, what happened while you were gone.. there were some great discussions about why shop mechanics are usually clueless and how much bike shops overcharge for parts when compared to the internet. It was also agreed that vintage bikes are better than new ones, and that carbon bikes are plastic junk. Oh and there were many threads discussing peoples' excitement and anticipation of disc brakes on road bikes.
There were some other discussions too, I'm sure others will chime in.
There were some other discussions too, I'm sure others will chime in.
02-12-17, 10:03 PM
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This guy wasn't yet conceived. Now he's riding and wrenching on his own bike.
...6 years is a long time. Welcome back.
...6 years is a long time. Welcome back.
02-12-17, 10:55 PM
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80s MTBs have gained traction generally. The drop bar conversion thread is notable.
Less fixed gear.
Early nineties stuff became vintage somehow.
Less fixed gear.
Early nineties stuff became vintage somehow.
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02-12-17, 10:58 PM
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I hope that child isn't mine.. I can't see his face..
I was actually one of those "don't paint it" people..
What are "disc brakes"?!?
..the fork has ALWAYS been bent..
..and the Viscount death fork..
I was actually one of those "don't paint it" people..
What are "disc brakes"?!?
..the fork has ALWAYS been bent..
..and the Viscount death fork..
02-12-17, 11:01 PM
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02-13-17, 12:22 AM
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If someone tells you that you have enough bicycles and you don't need any more, stop talking to them. You don't need that kind of negativity in your life.
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02-13-17, 12:32 AM
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You can catch up by reading this thread: https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vi...-3-speeds.html
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02-13-17, 12:36 AM
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We discovered that we are nearly unanimous on the subject of flat tires. No one likes them.
02-13-17, 12:44 AM
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Gosh, six years ago I had just signed up on BikeForums for the first time!
Since then, I've gone from a total n00b who asks dumb, naive questions to a scaly old veteran who confidently gives authoritative-sounding (yet astoundingly incorrect) answers. It's been a good time.
Since then, I've gone from a total n00b who asks dumb, naive questions to a scaly old veteran who confidently gives authoritative-sounding (yet astoundingly incorrect) answers. It's been a good time.
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● 1971 Grandis SL ● 1972 Lambert Grand Prix frankenbike ● 1972 Raleigh Super Course fixie ● 1973 Nishiki Semi-Pro ● 1979 Motobecane Grand Jubile ●1980 Apollo "Legnano" ● 1984 Peugeot Vagabond ● 1985 Shogun Prairie Breaker ● 1986 Merckx Super Corsa ● 1987 Schwinn Tempo ● 1988 Schwinn Voyageur ● 1989 Bottechia Team ADR replica ● 1990 Cannondale ST600 ● 1993 Technium RT600 ● 1996 Kona Lava Dome ●
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02-13-17, 01:00 AM
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There is still occasional warning of the DIRE consequences of disassembling any Sturmey Archer 3-speed hub. You'll likely never get it to work again....and parts for them are like hen's teeth!
Hahahahahahaha!
Hahahahahahaha!
02-13-17, 01:22 AM
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Do I remove the chain before or after letting the wax set up? Is the chain supposed to be in a liquid form when I dip it? Should I spray the waxed chain with WD-40 or Windex before riding it?
02-13-17, 06:51 AM
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All of the old bikes are six years older now.
02-13-17, 06:52 AM
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The big majority of the people here are truly Classic, and we are really getting Vintage. Glad you've returned, just don't be one of those back sliders.....
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02-13-17, 07:00 AM
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A proper bell will still identify you as a gentleman.
02-13-17, 07:20 AM
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37 chain lube threads
44 grease threads
27 OA threads
16 spreading the rear triangle threads
66 Brooks saddle threads
22 stuck seat post threads
14 stuck stem threads
and so on.....
44 grease threads
27 OA threads
16 spreading the rear triangle threads
66 Brooks saddle threads
22 stuck seat post threads
14 stuck stem threads
and so on.....