Bike Forums

Go Back  Bike Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
Notices
 
Page 1 of 2
1
2
Search: Posts Made By: Aubergine
Showing results 1 to 50 of 96
Search took 0.01 seconds.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 02:05 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,708
Posted By Aubergine

As I recall they are basically a B-17 with a...

As I recall they are basically a B-17 with a cutout. So if you fit a B-17 they should be comfortable enough.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 12:16 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,708
Posted By Aubergine

FWIW I leave my toe clip straps a bit loose, and...

FWIW I leave my toe clip straps a bit loose, and I can easily get out of the pedals without needing to undo anything. Same with getting into the pedals. Obviously, I am using flat cycling shoes with...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-24-24, 08:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 240
Posted By Aubergine

One thing I would note is that the Raynal has...

One thing I would note is that the Raynal has steel rims. If you ride in rain, you do not want steel rims.

I also wonder about the size of the bike. The Batavia is much bigger than the others....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-24, 07:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 844
Posted By Aubergine

I'd say common. Tipi Emmie (leaving that...

I'd say common. Tipi Emmie (leaving that autocorrect creation for the heck of it) also made fork ends and dropouts, for example.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 03:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 337
Posted By Aubergine

If you're looking at modern hookless rims, yes....

If you're looking at modern hookless rims, yes. But with your old hooked rims, which are pretty wide, a 32 will work with no issues. You could probably use a 35 as well, if it fits in your frame.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-24, 10:43 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,203
Posted By Aubergine

There were a couple common types of racks back in...

There were a couple common types of racks back in the 80s. One is the spring loaded Pletscher rack, which looks like the one in the advertisement....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-24, 09:28 AM
Replies: 305
Views: 14,510
Posted By Aubergine

That's exactly it. i do really need to quit...

That's exactly it.

i do really need to quit looking at Craigslist . . .
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-24, 06:01 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 2,987
Posted By Aubergine

MikeDeason , read what Jan Heine has to say about...

MikeDeason , read what Jan Heine has to say about modern bikes and suspension. https://www.renehersecycles.com/paris-roubaix-one-bike-for-everything/

As I've said before, really all you need are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 11:06 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,708
Posted By Aubergine

Those are definitely a pain, but they work really...

Those are definitely a pain, but they work really well if you use a saddle with a perineal cutout! Then you can use a socket wrench with a short extension to reach the bolts.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 10:32 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 916
Posted By Aubergine

it's crap tape mostly because it does not cover...

it's crap tape mostly because it does not cover the hole! What I would do is go to a bike shop and look for Velox cloth tape, although your shop might offer other types. I would not recommend either...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 09:32 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,718
Posted By Aubergine

Yeah. I don't like that either. What I do is exit...

Yeah. I don't like that either. What I do is exit the brake housing just below the brake levers, where there is a more or less natural opening in the bar tape. Let's see if I can find a pic . . . ....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 08:12 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 916
Posted By Aubergine

Another option, RoadWearier . Schwalbe presta...

Another option, RoadWearier . Schwalbe presta tubes have a locknut that fits into the Schrader valve hole, and thus does the same thing as the adapters other folks have mentioned.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 07:29 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,708
Posted By Aubergine

Oh man, I can't even imagine trying to do that! I...

Oh man, I can't even imagine trying to do that! I take my hat off to your perseverance.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 06:07 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,192
Posted By Aubergine

I don't think friction shifting or 27" tires are...

I don't think friction shifting or 27" tires are any problem. You can still get decent and even excellent tires for that size. As for friction shifting, it's not the friction that causes issues, but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 05:59 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,192
Posted By Aubergine

This is a very helpful thread for those of us who...

This is a very helpful thread for those of us who struggle to find a new home for bikes that we just are not using enough. It pushed me (finally!) to pass on a couple bikes and wheels, and I'm going...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 04:50 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 735
Posted By Aubergine

Really well done! (And Classtime , the mixte...

Really well done! (And Classtime , the mixte model number is UO-18.)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 08:54 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 2,987
Posted By Aubergine

I detect a slight miscalculation there! 2.4...

I detect a slight miscalculation there! 2.4 inches is 61 mm. Still much wider than 38mm!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 04:55 PM
Replies: 305
Views: 14,510
Posted By Aubergine

Aaaannd that's done. I also took 9 wheels with...

Aaaannd that's done. I also took 9 wheels with the bikes. Only two bikes remain in the floor of my shed.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 11:09 AM
Replies: 305
Views: 14,510
Posted By Aubergine

Made some progress today. I plan to take two...

Made some progress today. I plan to take two bikes (a 1962 Peugeot AO-8 and a early 70s Gitane mixte) to Bike Works, the main Seattle bike charity. I hauled out the Pigeot and took off a few parts...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-24, 08:57 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 952
Posted By Aubergine

i agree completely (except for the DA. I'm not a...

i agree completely (except for the DA. I'm not a Shimano fan.)



I use Weinmann levers on some of my French bikes as more reachable replacements for the long Mafac levers. They work well and fit...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-16-24, 11:40 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 952
Posted By Aubergine

Thanks. I am happy to have advice from someone...

Thanks. I am happy to have advice from someone who used the brakes.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-16-24, 11:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 429
Posted By Aubergine

I am mildly surprised that everyone appears fully...

I am mildly surprised that everyone appears fully dressed. :o
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 01:00 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 952
Posted By Aubergine

When I got the bike, yes. Here's what it looks...

When I got the bike, yes. Here's what it looks like now. Sorry for the confusion there!
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 12:57 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 952
Posted By Aubergine

nope, no steel rims on my bikes! I live in...

nope, no steel rims on my bikes! I live in Seattle and they are a baaad idea here.



Yes, so I hear. They are not the best choice for the wide tires I prefer, though.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 11:29 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 39,761
Posted By Aubergine

I found this old Mercian, an Olympic I believe,...

I found this old Mercian, an Olympic I believe, last year in a sad shape. The first five photos show the bike as I found it, with horribly stained paint and worn, dirty parts.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 04:44 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,878
Posted By Aubergine

A great project. I played around with a Suburban...

A great project. I played around with a Suburban for a few years. The precious owner had modified it intro a single speed with a bottom bracket adapter and aluminum wheels, and I picked it up for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 10:57 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,908
Posted By Aubergine

Lovely bike, but damn if it does not look like...

Lovely bike, but damn if it does not look like the down tube is bent.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 10:26 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,101,808
Posted By Aubergine

1980 Stevenson. It was originally a full Super...

1980 Stevenson. It was originally a full Super Record build with a six speed freewheel in back. I replaced only the shifters and rear derailleur.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 10:22 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,101,808
Posted By Aubergine

My circa 1973 Peugeot UO-8 with a Racing Triple...

My circa 1973 Peugeot UO-8 with a Racing Triple setup. I had to braze on the derailleur hanger because a bolt on hanger interfered with the chain. Fun bike.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 05:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 416
Posted By Aubergine

Any 700c tire will fit, yes. To avoid...

Any 700c tire will fit, yes.

To avoid confusion about tire and rim sizes, it's best to look for the ETRTO designations. For 700c and 29 wheels and rims, the diameter is 622 mm. To give another...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 09:53 AM
Replies: 1,919
Views: 106,974
Posted By Aubergine

I am happy to have done my part. :o

I am happy to have done my part. :o
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-24, 12:27 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,672
Posted By Aubergine

I can't agree. The wires in the compressionless...

I can't agree. The wires in the compressionless housing shift over time, and they are sharp. They'll poke right through the plastic ferrules. Even the metal 4mm ferrules can be distorted by the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-10-24, 09:52 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,672
Posted By Aubergine

I'd say rather that the coiled housing was...

I'd say rather that the coiled housing was adequate at the time, but that even friction shifting is improved with compressionless housing.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 07:43 PM
Replies: 1,919
Views: 106,974
Posted By Aubergine

What a story. But I can understand, having...

What a story. But I can understand, having discovered for myself how nice old bikes with "cheap" steel could be with decent parts and wheels. Well done!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 01:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 648
Posted By Aubergine

Not in the US but in France they were much more...

Not in the US but in France they were much more common. They typically were used on second tier bikes. At the top were bikes using full 531, Vitus, or Columbus tube sets, and using Stronglight 93...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 12:44 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 17,031
Posted By Aubergine

Would you consider an old light with modern LED...

Would you consider an old light with modern LED internals? There are a few places that sell the necessary bits.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 10:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 648
Posted By Aubergine

Nervar made decent but not superb cranks, and I...

Nervar made decent but not superb cranks, and I would not hesitate to use them. (I'd put Stronglight and Spécialités TA in a higher rank.) The chainring teeth do not look to me like they are too...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-09-24, 10:19 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 802
Posted By Aubergine

I understand that with the advent of tubeless...

I understand that with the advent of tubeless tires, the rims and tires must now be manufactured to tighter tolerances so that the combination will actually hold air. Most of my old bikes run old...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 09:41 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 17,031
Posted By Aubergine

Old French bikes go well with fenders. (1973...

Old French bikes go well with fenders. (1973 AO-8, 1972 Grand Touring, 1986 P4 Corbier.)
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 09:19 AM
Replies: 1,482
Views: 507,564
Posted By Aubergine

someone in my neighborhood left this lovely old...

someone in my neighborhood left this lovely old Gitane out for grabs along the side of the street. It was in good shape. I've swapped the steel wheels for a pair with alu rims, and put thumb shifters...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 09:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 542
Posted By Aubergine

"Aero" brakes are simply those that run the brake...

"Aero" brakes are simply those that run the brake cable along the bars rather than looping out from the top of the levers. The first photo shows a pair of non-aero levers from the 60s. The second...
Forum: Living Car Free
04-07-24, 06:01 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,423
Posted By Aubergine

My vélotaf was an old Carbolite Peugeot. Like...

My vélotaf was an old Carbolite Peugeot. Like just about everyone here recommends, it is an inexpensive steel bike that I could bang around. But as frequently happens it was so much fun to ride I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 10:58 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,608
Posted By Aubergine

Lovely bike! I was lucky enough to find a Mercian...

Lovely bike! I was lucky enough to find a Mercian Olympic frame (year unknown) and bits last year for a great price. Turned out to be a wonderful bike to ride! The frame was discolored and sad, and I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 06:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 371
Posted By Aubergine

The 1982 Peugeot catalog can be found here:...

The 1982 Peugeot catalog can be found here: https://www.bikeboompeugeot.com/Brochures%20USA/Peugeot%201982%20USA%20Brochure/Peugeot%201982%20USA%20Brochure.htm
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 05:57 PM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,132,279
Posted By Aubergine

Yes, i also have a Grand Jubile with three tubes...

Yes, i also have a Grand Jubile with three tubes 531 and it is a very nice bike. Still too tall for me but I ride it when I am in Reims. I posted about it above.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 05:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 371
Posted By Aubergine

It may have used some Peugeot branded parts but...

It may have used some Peugeot branded parts but the giveaway for me is that the dropout is not a Simplex product. Thus, those derailleurs were definitely not original. That said, the frame has some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 03:21 PM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,132,279
Posted By Aubergine

Here are a couple yellow 'bécanes from around...

Here are a couple yellow 'bécanes from around 1973. First up is a Mirage, totally stock save for the addition of toe clips. Second is a Grand Touring, which I built up from a bare frame. Both bikes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 10:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 460
Posted By Aubergine

They always do!

They always do!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 460
Posted By Aubergine

Replace the wheels with halfway decent aluminum...

Replace the wheels with halfway decent aluminum and I bet it will be a surprisingly pleasant ride. IMHO the brakes are very good and the rear derailleur works fine. I have a few bikes with the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,358
Posted By Aubergine

I also prefer Herse tires, as wide as I can get...

I also prefer Herse tires, as wide as I can get to fit. But Grand Bois tires are as good, and there is a 30mm version that works well on older racing bikes with less clearance. (Obviously that's not...
Showing results 1 to 50 of 96
 
Page 1 of 2
1
2


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.