https://www.bikeforums.net/ BikeForums is the leading online discussion site for avid cyclists. en Sat, 23 May 2026 01:38:32 GMT vBulletin 60 https://www.bikeforums.net/images/misc/rss.jpg https://www.bikeforums.net/ https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage-sales/1321003-fs-3-very-special-bikes-seattle.html Fri, 22 May 2026 23:27:28 GMT So here are 3 of the nicest barn bikes from my friend Dan who died in Seattle. We're offering a special price if you buy direct since we won't pay the fees. All are restored, with mostly mint original parts on them. The Cinelli should have a Campy seat post, but those are a dime a dozen.

The 1958 Cinelli B will be $6000 on Ebay but offered here for $5000
The 1954 Paris Galibier will be $5000 on ebay, offered here for $4000
The 1948 Paris Tour de France will be $4000 on ebay, offered here for $3500.

Professional packing and shipping extra.

Others to follow when we get good photos. See the 4th album for snapshots. Some are gone, including the Spacelander, the Taylor Trike, the Caminargent, and the Claud Butler track tandem.


https://www.flickr.com/photos/8379107@N03/albums/


Bob Freeman ]]> Classic and Vintage Sales bobsyourbike https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage-sales/1321003-fs-3-very-special-bikes-seattle.html https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage-sales/1321002-hub-lot.html Fri, 22 May 2026 23:12:30 GMT $75 shipped Image: $75 shipped
]]> Classic and Vintage Sales sloar https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage-sales/1321002-hub-lot.html https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage-sales/1320999-specialized-hubs.html Fri, 22 May 2026 22:00:51 GMT Cleaning up a bit here in the shop. This is a pair of sealed bearing hubs, low flange, 126 old. $50 shipped. PM me. Smiles, MH

An excess pair of hubs, Some minor wear from spokes on the drive side. Looks like a chain mishap.

spoke hole wear.
]]> Classic and Vintage Sales Mad Honk https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage-sales/1320999-specialized-hubs.html https://www.bikeforums.net/touring/1320998-bike-insurance.html Fri, 22 May 2026 21:56:56 GMT I've trip insurance via Allianz but am told my bike will not be covered . Are there any reputable insurance companies that will cover a bike while in Europe ? We'll be mostly in The Netherlands, France, and for a short time Spain.
]]> Touring Northwestrider https://www.bikeforums.net/touring/1320998-bike-insurance.html https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-mechanics/1320996-lezyne-pro-plugs-repair-larger-tubeless-holes.html Fri, 22 May 2026 21:19:46 GMT I got a sidewall puncture in a brand new S-Works Turbo TLR tire. Fortunately, within a 100 yards of my house. Unfortunately, three Dynaplugs wouldn't seal it and I thought I was going to have to throw out the tire.

These Lezyne plugs are much more substantial and seal from the inside. It saved me from having to toss the tire. It didn't seal 100% until the sealant worked its way into the crevices, but it seems reasonably certain that it will be a long term fix and allow me to use the full life of the tire.

https://ride.lezyne.com/collections/...less-pro-plugs ]]> Bicycle Mechanics justonwo https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-mechanics/1320996-lezyne-pro-plugs-repair-larger-tubeless-holes.html https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage-sales/1320995-campagnolo-rally-2nd-gen-excellent.html Fri, 22 May 2026 20:37:22 GMT If you are searching for a nice example, here is a second generation (the one with the reinforced neck) Campy Rally. All original and in excellent condition. It's not NOS/NIB, but usage has been moderate, with minor wear signs. Original pulleys, one has the start of the usual crack, the other is uncracked. Overall a superb specimen, asking $145 includes shipping to lower 48 states. Give me a shout if you have questions....

Thanks for looking! Andy






]]> Classic and Vintage Sales 75lechamp https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage-sales/1320995-campagnolo-rally-2nd-gen-excellent.html https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-mechanics/1320994-ta-aliz-middle-chainring-where-i-can-find-notch.html Fri, 22 May 2026 20:07:56 GMT Hi,
I bought the middle TA Alizé chainring (PL-50130209-42) to replace the original one on an Ultegra FC-6530 crankset. The notch on the Shimano chainring is easy to find, but I can’t locate it on the TA Alizé chainring. Can anyone point out where it is?
Best regards
]]> Bicycle Mechanics bombjack https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-mechanics/1320994-ta-aliz-middle-chainring-where-i-can-find-notch.html https://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycling/1320991-looking-front-light-will-work-my-computer-mount.html Fri, 22 May 2026 19:14:42 GMT

Hey guys, I'm looking for a small to medium size front headlight for my road bike that will fit without an adaptor to this Silca Chisela computer mount. Any suggestions? Thanks! ]]> Road Cycling HCB https://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycling/1320991-looking-front-light-will-work-my-computer-mount.html https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-mechanics/1320990-1991-specialized-hardrock-original-steel-fork-looks-straightened-safe-rearloa.html Fri, 22 May 2026 19:08:24 GMT 1991 Specialized Hard Rock (steel frame) with original steel fork — fork looks a bit straighter than expected but wheel is centered and headset was just replaced by a shop that didn’t flag the fork; I inspected crown, steerer, and dropouts and found no visible cracks; bike rides fine unloaded and I... 1991 Specialized Hard Rock (steel frame) with original steel fork — fork looks a bit straighter than expected but wheel is centered and headset was just replaced by a shop that didn’t flag the fork; I inspected crown, steerer, and dropouts and found no visible cracks; bike rides fine unloaded and I plan rear-only loaded touring (rear rack + panniers) with a light handlebar bag only — is it safe to ride unloaded and rear-loaded, or should I replace the fork/?

]]> Bicycle Mechanics kundu https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-mechanics/1320990-1991-specialized-hardrock-original-steel-fork-looks-straightened-safe-rearloa.html https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1320989-sun-wasp-new-project.html Fri, 22 May 2026 18:47:02 GMT picking it up this weekend... will post some pics when i have it on hand. Image: Image: Image: picking it up this weekend... will post some pics when i have it on hand.


]]> cocoabeachcrab https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1320989-sun-wasp-new-project.html https://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycling/1320988-new-tires-went-tubeless-i-swear-iim-faster.html Fri, 22 May 2026 17:49:26 GMT I wrote not too long ago that the only place in cycling I would bet money that there was no confirmation bias was saddles, because I don’t care what it costs, or who else uses it, if your arse hurts… well, here goes. That said. My main pavement ride these days is a 2016 Giant Defy Advanced SL1.... I wrote not too long ago that the only place in cycling I would bet money that there was no confirmation bias was saddles, because I don’t care what it costs, or who else uses it, if your arse hurts… well, here goes.

That said. My main pavement ride these days is a 2016 Giant Defy Advanced SL1. Until this year I was running the old 28mm Conti Gatorskins that were on it when I got it a few of years ago. This yr I put on a set of tubeless 30mm GP5000 TRs, and life is better.

I’ve been tubeless on MTBs for a long time, but at 6’4” and an honest 183lbs, without shoes, the calculators always said I needed pressures in the range of 90 psi with a 25mm or 28mm tires so I never bothered, from what I’ve seen tubeless aren’t rated for that much pressure, that’s where I ran tubes anyway.

Figuring out that this frame will actually fit a 30 was a good day (unfortunately it won’t fit a 32). With 30s the Silca calculator says I need right at max pressures for tubeless, 75ish give or take, so I set it up.

First, 30s at 70-75 psi are freaking amazingly more comfortable than 28s @90 psi on the roads here in NH. I can only imagine how much nicer they’d be on that gawd awful chipseal that you have in a lot of places out west. (I swear some of the roads west of I15 in Utah are the slowest pavement I’ve ever ridden).

Second, I’m in NH, It’s May22 and we had a frost warning last night. We’ve only had a few warm days where I could get out since I put the tires on, so I’ve spent a lot of time on the trainer so far this yr. I’ve been doing training efforts on the trainer, the few rides I have gotten out on the road have been purposed as Z2 or low Z2 rides. No real efforts, just out for some air and a spin. Here’s the thing, I’m getting PRs, or 2nd bests on long flats, without trying. It’s got to be the tires.

Whether they are faster or not, and I think they are, 30mm at 75psi is way more comfortable than 28mm at 90psi.

I was very much not a tubeless guy, but that was based on it’s usefulness to me as a bigger rider on 25/28mm tires. With 30+ this seems to work.




]]> Road Cycling XTR https://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycling/1320988-new-tires-went-tubeless-i-swear-iim-faster.html https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-mechanics/1320987-shimano-fd-ty500-front-derailleur-cable-routing.html Fri, 22 May 2026 17:27:24 GMT So which was does the cable go on a Shimano Tourney FD-TY500 front derailleur? This is on a bottom pull cable. I know it wraps around somehow but where exactly? Thank you Image: Image: So which was does the cable go on a Shimano Tourney FD-TY500 front derailleur? This is on a bottom pull cable. I know it wraps around somehow but where exactly? Thank you



]]> Bicycle Mechanics Jicafold https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-mechanics/1320987-shimano-fd-ty500-front-derailleur-cable-routing.html https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1320986-cilo-bicycle-1952-a.html Fri, 22 May 2026 16:41:41 GMT Hello everyone, I’m looking for information about a Cilo bicycle from 1952 that I recently recovered Image: Image: Image: Image: Image: Image: Image: Hello everyone,

I’m looking for information about a Cilo bicycle from 1952 that I recently recovered










.

I would like to learn more about:

• the exact model
• historical or collector value
• original period components
• possible rarity
• catalogs or documentation from that era

The bicycle appears to retain many original parts, but I would appreciate opinions from people who are familiar with the brand and its production during those years.

I can also upload detailed photos of:

• the frame
• serial number
• bottom bracket area
• badges/logos
• drivetrain and components

Any information, advice, or references would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance for your help ]]> Federico88 https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1320986-cilo-bicycle-1952-a.html https://www.bikeforums.net/touring/1320985-anyone-cycling-aca-50th-ann-drop-rides.html Fri, 22 May 2026 14:57:37 GMT To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Bike Centennial ride, ACA is inviting interested cyclists to participate in drop-in rides throughout the year. Along with the historic Trans Am route, other ACA routes and tracking are available and viewable on this site:... To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Bike Centennial ride, ACA is inviting interested cyclists to participate in drop-in rides throughout the year. Along with the historic Trans Am route, other ACA routes and tracking are available and viewable on this site:
https://www.followmychallenge.com/li...z=5.05&b=0&p=0

Anybody here participating? There is a segment of the TA from Breckenridge CO to Farmington MO that I have yet to pedal, so I'm "dropping in" at the end of August. Hoping to see other as I venture east.
]]> Touring gif4445 https://www.bikeforums.net/touring/1320985-anyone-cycling-aca-50th-ann-drop-rides.html https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1320984-derailleur-recommendation-14-28t-freewheel.html Fri, 22 May 2026 14:30:08 GMT I have a PX10 with a Suntour ARII long cage derailleur. It shifts okay on the bigger cogs but shifting between the 14 and 16 is really hit or miss. I wonder if you all could recommend a vintage derailleur that would handle a 28t cog but shift a little more crisply on the small cogs? Total capacity... I have a PX10 with a Suntour ARII long cage derailleur. It shifts okay on the bigger cogs but shifting between the 14 and 16 is really hit or miss. I wonder if you all could recommend a vintage derailleur that would handle a 28t cog but shift a little more crisply on the small cogs? Total capacity is I think like 21 or 22. ]]> Dotoole https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1320984-derailleur-recommendation-14-28t-freewheel.html