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02-04-19, 11:36 AM
Replies: 604
Views: 74,887
Posted By roughrider504

The Alyeska is a bit of both! ...

The Alyeska is a bit of both!

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02-04-19, 11:31 AM
Replies: 1,186
Views: 390,702
Posted By roughrider504

New build for me - Schwinn High Sierra. 1.75...

New build for me - Schwinn High Sierra. 1.75 Paselas, Velo Orange Tourist bars and a good helping of shellac. I'm very impressed with the overall quality even knowing the High Sierra was a higher-end...
01-29-19, 01:18 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 9,623
Posted By roughrider504

I did the same thing in October and stuck with it...

I did the same thing in October and stuck with it long enough for it to become what they would call a "lifestyle change". Luckily for me, I didn't have a big sweet tooth. What I did have was a...
Forum: Commuting
01-20-19, 12:26 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,323
Posted By roughrider504

Rivendell doesn't sell a hand crafted dinghy with...

Rivendell doesn't sell a hand crafted dinghy with an extra long tail section? Odd. I bet it would be under $10K too! ;)
01-20-19, 12:20 PM
Replies: 7,594
Views: 896,683
Posted By roughrider504

I just installed a pair of those Gravelkings and...

I just installed a pair of those Gravelkings and am really excited to try them out!
01-20-19, 11:15 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,798
Posted By roughrider504

I converted my Raleigh Aleyska to 700c to fit...

I converted my Raleigh Aleyska to 700c to fit 38's with fenders and the stock canti's worked. Luckily they did since the pivot spring is on the wrong side - you'd either have to make an adapter (I've...
01-19-19, 11:59 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,694
Posted By roughrider504

Totally. My DL-1 is displayed in the living room...

Totally. My DL-1 is displayed in the living room underneath a framed Velo Orange poster and a framed Tourist ad from 1939 that I had printed. It fits in very well and is pretty tasteful but I plan on...
12-24-18, 10:52 PM
Replies: 21,619
Views: 3,018,218
Posted By roughrider504

Did 21 on the Alyeska while the weather was nice...

Did 21 on the Alyeska while the weather was nice on Sunday.

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12-24-18, 10:32 PM
Replies: 27,895
Views: 4,480,484
Posted By roughrider504

I picked this up in January and haven't touched...

I picked this up in January and haven't touched it since.. time flies. Pulled a shifter out of the bin and found the brake pads I ordered a while back.


It wasn't very happy going through the...
12-22-18, 05:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,780
Posted By roughrider504

Raleigh Cotterless Conversion - Your Opinion!

Hey fellow C&V'ers,

The question that is somehow older than time itself - which route to take when converting a Nottingham Raleigh to cotterless cranks?

Yes, this topic has been beat to death...
12-16-18, 07:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 15,649
Posted By roughrider504

Oh snap! I was pretty upset when they closed down...

Oh snap! I was pretty upset when they closed down - Niagara was my source when I actually needed $150+ worth of parts.
02-02-18, 10:53 AM
Replies: 27,895
Views: 4,480,484
Posted By roughrider504

Has anyone converted a Sports to square taper...

Has anyone converted a Sports to square taper cranks? I've converted a low end Raleigh Record to square taper back in the day, so I understand the method, just not how a Sports would look without...
01-23-18, 04:34 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 17,620
Posted By roughrider504

Are you okay with wrenching or paying a bike shop...

Are you okay with wrenching or paying a bike shop to deal with the hard stuff? The obvious choice would be a Raleigh Sports, but if it's been sitting for a while, it'll take a little work to get it...
01-22-18, 02:44 PM
01-22-18, 10:52 AM
Replies: 2,358
Views: 1,041,525
Posted By roughrider504

DQRider, you built Yehuda Moon's bike!

DQRider, you built Yehuda Moon's bike!
01-22-18, 10:40 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,517
Posted By roughrider504

When in doubt - it's a Schwinn! That patina is...

When in doubt - it's a Schwinn! That patina is nice, I'd hit it with a coat of clear and call it a day.
01-21-18, 11:54 AM
Replies: 15,404
Views: 4,043,486
Posted By roughrider504

Do you plan on selling any parts? It'd be cool to...

Do you plan on selling any parts? It'd be cool to build a frame with some parts that were saved from a landfill. Those stories are the best!
01-21-18, 11:31 AM
Replies: 27,895
Views: 4,480,484
Posted By roughrider504

That seatpost looks comfy! One of my current...

That seatpost looks comfy! One of my current projects is a 21" Sports. Currently it's fitted with a longer Wald stem and an alloy seatpost - now you've got me thinking about a layback post instead.
01-20-18, 03:58 PM
Replies: 27,895
Views: 4,480,484
Posted By roughrider504

For a more solid steering feel, try a road stem...

For a more solid steering feel, try a road stem that extends further forward. You'll have to make a shim in order to keep the smaller Raleigh handlebars, but it's a worthwhile upgrade if that's what...
01-19-18, 02:12 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,814
Posted By roughrider504

Coming down off a (junk) motorcycle, scooter and...

Coming down off a (junk) motorcycle, scooter and car buying addiction, a bicycle addiction is nothing! You could buy a craigslist bicycle every week (day?) and still come out ahead!

I bought...
01-16-18, 04:05 PM
Replies: 27,895
Views: 4,480,484
Posted By roughrider504

Good to know you've had luck with them. From the...

Good to know you've had luck with them. From the looks of yours, mine need to be filed a bit more.
01-16-18, 04:02 PM
Replies: 27,895
Views: 4,480,484
Posted By roughrider504

If you're looking for the fulcrum sleeve, they...

If you're looking for the fulcrum sleeve, they still make them.

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01-16-18, 01:41 PM
Replies: 27,895
Views: 4,480,484
Posted By roughrider504

What cotter pins are y'all using these days? I...

What cotter pins are y'all using these days? I just redid a Sports and used the .99c Pyramid cotter pins. It seems fine.. but I haven't ridden it yet.
01-15-18, 03:43 PM
Replies: 27,895
Views: 4,480,484
Posted By roughrider504

Picked this gent up a couple weeks ago off CL....

Picked this gent up a couple weeks ago off CL. Overpaid at $260, but it's mostly all there and I couldn't resist! A decade ago I used to ride an Avon roadster from India and have really missed having...
Forum: Introductions
06-07-12, 05:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 224
Posted By roughrider504

Welcome to BF

Welcome to BF
04-21-11, 04:39 PM
Replies: 340
Views: 109,315
Posted By roughrider504

Update! It's been a few years since I made this...

Update! It's been a few years since I made this thread. I inherited my dad's pickup after he passed almost two years ago, yet I use my bicycles as much as possible because the truck is very expensive...
Forum: Commuting
10-30-10, 05:00 PM
Replies: 15,693
Views: 12,355,246
Posted By roughrider504

Schwinn Sprint all ready for the 2mi trek to...

Schwinn Sprint all ready for the 2mi trek to work!

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10-30-10, 01:28 PM
Replies: 14,092
Views: 4,766,475
Posted By roughrider504

Schwinn Sprint, its fun ...

Schwinn Sprint, its fun

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Forum: Commuting
08-30-10, 08:39 PM
Replies: 15,693
Views: 12,355,246
Posted By roughrider504

Lovin the larger wheels, nice work

Lovin the larger wheels, nice work
Forum: Commuting
07-31-10, 04:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,401
Posted By roughrider504

New Orleans is a completely different city upon...

New Orleans is a completely different city upon nightfall, and not in the good party way. As long as you stick to the tourist areas you're fine, but venture a little too far out and trouble is easy...
Forum: Commuting
06-16-10, 05:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,203
Posted By roughrider504

You could always use a little bit of sheetmetal...

You could always use a little bit of sheetmetal or buy a bike specific shim to make 25.4 fit in a 26.0 stem. It's done rather often and is quite easy.
05-15-10, 10:07 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,688
Posted By roughrider504

Wow. I'm speechless.

Wow. I'm speechless.
Forum: Commuting
04-24-10, 03:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 540
Posted By roughrider504

If you change the handlebars to something more...

If you change the handlebars to something more useful like a Northroad [3 speed handlebar] or even a MTB bar, cruisers aren't that bad.
Forum: Commuting
04-23-10, 08:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,646
Posted By roughrider504

Well, the weather should turn out to be horrible...

Well, the weather should turn out to be horrible for tomorrow so you'll have some guilt-free relaxation.
04-09-10, 10:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,820
Posted By roughrider504

I've used parts bin friction thumb shifters...

I've used parts bin friction thumb shifters clamped on the drop for one of my parts bikes in the past. They also can be mounted next to the stem if you can get the shifters to fit. Its completely...
Forum: Commuting
04-07-10, 09:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 884
Posted By roughrider504

Fenders meant for 700x35 tires fit fine on 27x1...

Fenders meant for 700x35 tires fit fine on 27x1 1/8 [28mm] with ample room to spare.
03-26-10, 01:03 PM
Replies: 228
Views: 30,458
Posted By roughrider504

The frame size looks halfway decent compared to...

The frame size looks halfway decent compared to the vast majority of wal-mart bikes being way too small.
Forum: Commuting
03-11-10, 09:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 822
Posted By roughrider504

I tried using it and it directed me to use the...

I tried using it and it directed me to use the Interstate. I do believe I would be killed, and I would blame it on Google! :lol:
02-21-10, 04:11 PM
Replies: 941
Views: 557,073
Posted By roughrider504

Today I found out a XL Harbor Freight tool bag...

Today I found out a XL Harbor Freight tool bag fits perfectly in my flower basket turned rack basket. Pretty sweet

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01-13-10, 10:10 PM
Replies: 715
Views: 398,108
Posted By roughrider504

I didn't want to trim the container holders...

I didn't want to trim the container holders before I knew how low I could get it, but they will be trimmed and thrown on the grinder soon before I road test the trailer. This is somewhat of an...
01-13-10, 04:36 PM
Replies: 715
Views: 398,108
Posted By roughrider504

Kiddie trailer V2.5, talk about low center of...

Kiddie trailer V2.5, talk about low center of gravity

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12-19-09, 04:33 PM
Replies: 715
Views: 398,108
Posted By roughrider504

Here is the kiddie trailer V2. I changed out the...

Here is the kiddie trailer V2. I changed out the flatbed for a more useful container and also added skyways. Since the container is suspended by bolts, it probably wouldn't support too much weight...
Forum: Touring
12-11-09, 08:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,044
Posted By roughrider504

I know of one off of Tchoupitoulas street close...

I know of one off of Tchoupitoulas street close to the greater new orleans bridge. Basically that whole section of Tchoipitoulas is full of graffiti.
11-26-09, 11:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,628
Posted By roughrider504

If you put a spacer between the board and the...

If you put a spacer between the board and the rack, you can still probably mount normal panniers. I'm not completely sure since I've only used homemade panniers, but they are basically the same.
11-22-09, 12:08 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,361
Posted By roughrider504

A freewheel will come in handy if you ever strip...

A freewheel will come in handy if you ever strip your hub, keep it on
11-20-09, 09:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,015
Posted By roughrider504

Bicycle tires have such low air volume under high...

Bicycle tires have such low air volume under high pressure, I doubt that any liquid sealant would work. There is a chance that some products could seal very small punctures, but anything more and all...
11-20-09, 08:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,291
Posted By roughrider504

You could try adjusting the caliper to bring the...

You could try adjusting the caliper to bring the brake pads further away from the rim. This would make the brake lever come closer to the handlebar before the pads touch the rim. He would still have...
11-19-09, 09:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,078
Posted By roughrider504

Fixed gears are fantastic for bad weather. The...

Fixed gears are fantastic for bad weather. The simplistic drivetrain and the ability to slow down using back pressure is really good for the rain. Mine works good in all conditions, though I should...
Forum: Commuting
11-17-09, 10:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 799
Posted By roughrider504

I've done the same thing before, except I used a...

I've done the same thing before, except I used a small bolt instead of glue. Much like how a mudflap would bolt on, except in the opposite direction. :lol:
08-13-09, 07:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,731
Posted By roughrider504

One of my bicycles has a 66cc Chinese engine kit...

One of my bicycles has a 66cc Chinese engine kit I installed. It was relatively inexpensive, took a bit of work to install and is fun to ride. But I still use my pedal bicycles just as much as the...
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