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, 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by 3alarmer
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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.
Originally Posted by Ivandarken
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.
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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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Originally Posted by DMC707
Paraffin wax , - dip the chain in while in a liquid form, let set up- wipe off the excess
02-13-17, 12:22 AM
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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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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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Originally Posted by DMC707
Paraffin wax , - dip the chain in while in a liquid form, let set up- wipe off the excess
02-13-17, 06:50 AM
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Steel isn't so popular, everyone likes carbon bikes 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.....
