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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-24, 03:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 902
Posted By Eyes Roll

You are worried too much. Let's be fair, ain't...

You are worried too much. Let's be fair, ain't nobody is running away with your bike. You are doing business here. As a businessman, you should be willing to take some risk, or you will be losing the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 05:35 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,721
Posted By Eyes Roll

Oh yaa, Professor? :rolleyes: I also ride...

Oh yaa, Professor? :rolleyes:

I also ride another bike on a regular basis. After having satisfactory tire performance and experience on the first bike mentioned in my earlier post, I have replaced...
Forum: Commuting
04-08-24, 08:45 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,147
Posted By Eyes Roll

Try yourself to bike-ride to your work on Friday...

Try yourself to bike-ride to your work on Friday of the work week and let us know how you are physically feeling over the weekend. It would take about 2 hours, one-way.
Forum: Introductions
02-15-24, 09:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 230
Posted By Eyes Roll

Many outside this forum don't ride a bike and...

Many outside this forum don't ride a bike and would run over a biker. He he. :D :D

Welcome aboard. Hope you will have a wonderful and enjoyable time here.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-15-24, 08:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 687
Posted By Eyes Roll

For bikes, cars, and everything. It will last...

For bikes, cars, and everything. It will last many years.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Lucas-Oil-14-oz-Red-N-Tacky-Grease-10005/202521504
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-24, 10:15 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,090
Posted By Eyes Roll

Check out bikes from Mid 80s to Early 90s from...

Check out bikes from Mid 80s to Early 90s from the makes of Schwinn, Raleigh, Centurion, Bianchi, Univega, Trek, Motobecane, Peugeot. Some of the models from these manufacturers were low-end, so be...
Forum: Commuting
02-11-24, 05:09 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 9,577
Posted By Eyes Roll

The average annual expense of riding a basic bike...

The average annual expense of riding a basic bike would be $100 to $300. (tubes, tires, replacement of bike parts - labor is free, since you will figure out and work on your own bike).

The average...
Forum: Commuting
02-11-24, 01:06 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 9,577
Posted By Eyes Roll

OP, I just read that you grew up in the 80s, and...

OP, I just read that you grew up in the 80s, and it seems you don't currently have any bikes stored or in your garage. Considering you are in your late 30s or early 40s, you are still quite young. If...
Forum: Commuting
02-11-24, 10:09 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 9,577
Posted By Eyes Roll

I have commuted 5 miles one way, even on a small...

I have commuted 5 miles one way, even on a small folding bike. In fact, the difference in time would only be an additional 5 to 10 minutes compared to riding a bigger road bike.

Any bike would...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-13-24, 02:36 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,557
Posted By Eyes Roll

"Right Foot & Curb" brake. Love it. ...

"Right Foot & Curb" brake. Love it.

https://toolsofchange.com/userfiles/Image/Cyclist%20Footrest.jpg
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-12-24, 08:09 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,450
Posted By Eyes Roll

01/01/24 - 70 miles 01/03/24 - 18 miles ...

01/01/24 - 70 miles
01/03/24 - 18 miles
01/04/24 - 8 miles
01/09/24 - 19 miles
01/10/24 - 72 miles
01/11/24 - 15 miles

I average at least 500 miles in the drier months. I could have put in...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-05-24, 12:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 905
Posted By Eyes Roll

If I were in your son's situation, I'd take £800...

If I were in your son's situation, I'd take £800 from you, and spend £600 to £700 to buy a new bike and buy £100 to £200 worth of bike tools (used or new) to fix the old bike, in my spare time. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-05-24, 10:44 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 571
Posted By Eyes Roll

I reassembled every part in the order I removed...

I reassembled every part in the order I removed them. I did not lose any parts in the process.

Do you think the guys at the LBS lost spacer(s) or washer(s) when the bike was taken to them for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-05-24, 04:24 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,780
Posted By Eyes Roll

I work in downtown and parking car wherever I go...

I work in downtown and parking car wherever I go in downtown can be an issue. To resolve the issue, I have acquired a Dahon folding bike, which I store in my car trunk, and started utilizing it in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-03-24, 10:45 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,364
Posted By Eyes Roll

Extreme cold weather, or cold weather; it's not...

Extreme cold weather, or cold weather; it's not even close. I rode my bike quite a few times in extreme cold weather that numbed the fingers of my hands and legs with two pairs of winter gloves on...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-03-24, 07:50 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,760
Posted By Eyes Roll

That's the exact impression I've got after...

That's the exact impression I've got after contacting their 'non-existent' customer service.

'We work in our own ways. We wouldn't give a rat's ass about you or your business. Deal with us at your...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-03-24, 03:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 622
Posted By Eyes Roll

Not someone, and not people writing things for...

Not someone, and not people writing things for them, it's the management and the ownership.

Let's put it this way, the management and the owner(s) of that business are sloppy and do not care about...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-03-24, 09:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 790
Posted By Eyes Roll

Paramount was at the top of Schwinn hierarchy...

Paramount was at the top of Schwinn hierarchy during that time; I've heard. I am eyeing on adding one to my bikes' arsenal for quite some time, but the prices for "C&V" paramounts in my area are too...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-02-24, 09:49 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,348
Posted By Eyes Roll

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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https://getyarn.io/yarn-clip/6ec577a5-0bd8-4b6a-8dce-6fe2b3ecca65
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-02-24, 07:16 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,348
Posted By Eyes Roll

Flat Tire Fixing 101:A flat every 10-20 miles means it's high time to change the tire

In the last week of December 2023, I got flats in my rear bike tire on every single one of my last 3 rides. I had 4 flats within 60 bicycle miles, including 2 flats in one ride within a span of 5...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-23, 10:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 301
Posted By Eyes Roll

Wish you all, Gurus and Novices here, a happy and...

Wish you all, Gurus and Novices here, a happy and prosperous year 2024.



I am going on a 70 to 75 mile ride tomorrow, the last one for 2023. :D
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-22-23, 08:52 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,086
Posted By Eyes Roll

There are too many prisoners in the prisons. The...

There are too many prisoners in the prisons. The States and the prosecutors are of the mindset that they want the prisoners out after a few years in prison, because it costs the State to maintain and...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-22-23, 12:10 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,180
Posted By Eyes Roll

This ^^^, first and foremost. Ride the bike at a...

This ^^^, first and foremost. Ride the bike at a slow or controlled pace, ensuring that you always retain control over your riding speed, which affords not only you but also other road users ample...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-21-23, 07:34 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,255
Posted By Eyes Roll

This year is not as bad as it was last year, and...

This year is not as bad as it was last year, and it is yet to snow in most parts where I am. Last year, we had a snow storm and my car needed a jump start at around Christmas. Looking at the weather...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-20-23, 10:35 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,466
Posted By Eyes Roll

Eat well (preferably, avoid the fast food junk...

Eat well (preferably, avoid the fast food junk and make a home-cooked meal). Drink well (water and smoothies). Sleep well. Very important, remove the negativity and negative-minded people (that cause...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-19-23, 12:31 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,129
Posted By Eyes Roll

Disagree ^. Did you ever ride a Schwinn World...

Disagree ^. Did you ever ride a Schwinn World Sport, fully tuned-up and in good shape? Or are you just passing a judgment without ever riding it?

Maybe, World Sport is an entry-level bike....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-26-23, 09:59 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 4,067
Posted By Eyes Roll

Sheldon "Irreplaceable" Brown. Thank you 🙏 for...

Sheldon "Irreplaceable" Brown. Thank you 🙏 for your good work. You have a left a legacy in the bicycle world. His website is still a "go to" resource for gaining knowledge on various aspects of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-23, 07:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 924
Posted By Eyes Roll

Maybe, the real model name is Gazelle Toer...

Maybe, the real model name is Gazelle Toer Populair? I don't know, I am just taking a shot. Also, it looks like the metal enclosure on the drive train side was missing.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-23, 07:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 924
Posted By Eyes Roll

Gazelle Oma Fiets :thumb: sounds even better. ...

Gazelle Oma Fiets :thumb: sounds even better.

Your best shot to get the required information would be to send the picture(s) of the bike the way you found it before the restoration and write to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-23, 06:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 924
Posted By Eyes Roll

From this. 👇 ...

From this. 👇
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1261439-measuring-vintage-rim.html
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-23, 02:55 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,379
Posted By Eyes Roll

Congrats! You did a great job. Wonder how much...

Congrats! You did a great job. Wonder how much did you end up spending on the restoration?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-22-23, 02:17 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,011
Posted By Eyes Roll

Are you sure those are stains and not scratches...

Are you sure those are stains and not scratches :rolleyes: from the frame rubbing to or colliding with some other metal objects?

Anyway, try rubbing some gasoline, acetone, or even cooking oil...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-23, 05:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 621
Posted By Eyes Roll

I wouldn't mind riding the bike the way the...

I wouldn't mind riding the bike the way the bike/color is. As I said, the bike looks great to me. On the other hand, if you plan to tear the bike down to the frame, it wouldn't be a bad idea to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-19-23, 09:47 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 5,319
Posted By Eyes Roll

#10 is the #1 reason. There isn't much money in...

#10 is the #1 reason. There isn't much money in it.

People sell and donate their old used bikes for nothing, and many people get or buy those bikes for under $100 and under $200. Would people pay...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-19-23, 07:38 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,925
Posted By Eyes Roll

American society in a nutshell. A bunch of...

American society in a nutshell. A bunch of degenerates living amongst us. You would think with age and life experiences, people would mature; but, it doesn't matter, nowadays. A 62-year old ran her...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-23, 07:22 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,509
Posted By Eyes Roll

Tighten the brake cable and see if the play goes...

Tighten the brake cable and see if the play goes away. Loosen the nut where the brake cable goes through the pinch bolt, pull the brake cable with pliers to tighten it, and tighten the nut (at the...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-15-23, 02:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,098
Posted By Eyes Roll

Set your "ego" aside, and ride your bike as you...

Set your "ego" aside, and ride your bike as you please and at your own comfort and enjoyment. Do not compete with the cars passing by. Do not compete with the blokes younger than yourself. And do not...
Forum: Commuting
10-07-23, 02:39 PM
Replies: 1,688
Views: 344,658
Posted By Eyes Roll

10mm socket. It was begging and screaming at me,...

10mm socket. It was begging and screaming at me, "get off your bike and take me home, Roll. Show me some love." And I obliged. :D
...
Forum: Introductions
10-01-23, 12:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 416
Posted By Eyes Roll

Welcome aboard. I know someone from Basel. He has...

Welcome aboard. I know someone from Basel. He has homes in both Switzerland and Emirates, and he alternates between both countries.

If you have any bike-related questions, just ask, preferably by...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-30-23, 10:06 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,964
Posted By Eyes Roll

Dr. Alex Andrew Bohm. A professor at medical...

Dr. Alex Andrew Bohm. A professor at medical school and a scientist, with a Ph. D. from University of California, Berkeley. He's a smart mind, for sure. A huge loss for his family and his students....
Forum: Touring
08-17-23, 02:37 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 716
Posted By Eyes Roll

Is your suggestion viable though? He is 63. He...

Is your suggestion viable though? He is 63. He needs to be licensed in the US, which means he needs to study and pass quite a few exams and then do the practical training (i.e., residency) to become...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-23, 10:06 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,078,360
Posted By Eyes Roll

Took this trail and rode to the neighboring city,...

Took this trail and rode to the neighboring city, and back.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-16-23, 09:42 PM
Replies: 6,249
Views: 567,182
Posted By Eyes Roll

66 miles round trip. 33 miles one way. In total,...

66 miles round trip. 33 miles one way. In total, it took about 5 hours leisurely ride on a fixie. The ride was mostly flat.

Inspired by this thread 👇, but I don't think I can do it five days a...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-23, 12:49 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,451
Posted By Eyes Roll

If something or someone is important to you, you...

If something or someone is important to you, you will somehow find time.

Cut the excuses.
Forum: Introductions
08-15-23, 04:09 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 220
Posted By Eyes Roll

Welcome aboard, man. Hope you will enjoy your...

Welcome aboard, man. Hope you will enjoy your stay in this bikehood.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-23, 01:43 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,791
Posted By Eyes Roll

Red 'N' Tacky grease from Lucas Oil from Home...

Red 'N' Tacky grease from Lucas Oil from Home Depot. This is my go-to grease for bikes, cars, and everything. Best grease to repack ball bearings. Economical and effective.
...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-13-23, 01:37 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 7,119
Posted By Eyes Roll

IMO, blinking light(s) get relatively more...

IMO, blinking light(s) get relatively more attention than non-blinking light(s). Also, the color of rear lights is typically red, symbolizing stop or danger, and a flashing red light serves to alert...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-23, 02:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 776
Posted By Eyes Roll

Price? Handsome bike, btw.

Price?

Handsome bike, btw.
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