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03-13-24, 09:13 PM
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Views: 241
Posted By gaucho777

What could go wrong?

What could go wrong?
03-11-24, 12:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 539
Posted By gearbasher

Maybe, Eddy "The Cannibal" got him.

Maybe, Eddy "The Cannibal" got him.
03-10-24, 10:02 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 5,280
Posted By nlerner

I didn’t manage to pull out the camera much...

I didn’t manage to pull out the camera much today, but here are a few:

The partial lineup at a resting stop after a fast haul on The Strand:...
03-10-24, 09:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 539
Posted By Pcampeau

Can shed the pie plate, the bash guard, the...

Can shed the pie plate, the bash guard, the kickstand, turkey levers, reflectors, some teeth, and maybe a couple of ribs.
03-08-24, 08:30 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 5,280
Posted By gugie

One of our discoveries on a previous Spring...

One of our discoveries on a previous Spring Training get together is that a humongous pickup truck that can seat 6 will carry your crew and 6 bikes. Alternating the handlebars, you can just fit 6...
01-24-24, 08:09 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,003
Posted By baldyphill

Thank you all for your help. As expected it’s...

Thank you all for your help. As expected it’s pretty much junk, just had me curious that’s all👍
01-24-24, 04:28 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,003
Posted By MauriceMoss

The lugs used on this frame are Haden 'Speed'...

The lugs used on this frame are Haden 'Speed' series (H801) along with the 'Oval Sports' (HCN.8) fork crown, which essentially eliminates Japan, France and Italy as source countries.
...
12-11-23, 09:05 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,670
Posted By Steel Charlie

PLEASE ! ! Do NOT cut that steerer ! ! ! ...

PLEASE ! ! Do NOT cut that steerer ! ! ! Spacers are dirt cheap on eBay
12-08-23, 10:03 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,522
Posted By SJX426

I do remember the Motobecane Le Champion, exactly...

I do remember the Motobecane Le Champion, exactly like the one in the FS thread, sold in the LBS in College Place Wa, for $315. I bought a used one in 1972 for $200 with clinchers.
Still have it but...
11-28-23, 12:10 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,163
Posted By Bad Lag

Motorcycles and motorcycling are fun but bicycles...

Motorcycles and motorcycling are fun but bicycles are better. On a bicycle, you get great exercise. That's something you don't get on a motor-powered cycle.
11-26-23, 05:00 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,163
Posted By Alan K

I understand that cost-related animosity is...

I understand that cost-related animosity is peaking in some societies to new heights - I read that in a county where sides of roads were used by Amish people with their horse-drawn buggies, some...
11-26-23, 02:19 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,163
Posted By noglider

Alan K, that's right. Here in Manhattan, not only...

Alan K, that's right. Here in Manhattan, not only do most of us not need cars, most of us don't want them. I realize it's a rare place to be like this in this country.

Changes are coming, and...
11-26-23, 12:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 527
Posted By Bianchigirll

Or I could just throw everything in the trash

Or I could just throw everything in the trash
11-26-23, 10:43 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,163
Posted By noglider

I don't own a car. Until August, my spouse owned...

I don't own a car. Until August, my spouse owned two. They both died that month. She bought one new car to replace them both, a Tesla Model Y. I've driven it a fair bit. There are some things about...
11-26-23, 09:35 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,163
Posted By 52telecaster

Well put tom! I am thrilled with the way last...

Well put tom! I am thrilled with the way last mile delivery is going electric these days. Can't wait till it's affordable for all and we can quit using gas in the city.
11-26-23, 09:19 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,163
Posted By noglider

It's 2023 as I write this, and I think putting an...

It's 2023 as I write this, and I think putting an internal combustion engine (ICE) on a bike is rather unconscionable. Those cheap kits are insanely loud, and the thought of the fumes -- which are...
11-25-23, 10:40 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,163
Posted By Kai Winters

We've had two home made gas engine bikes come in...

We've had two home made gas engine bikes come in to the shop for repairs. We refused to work on either of them and had the customers immediately take them out of the shop. They both had oil/gas leaks...
11-25-23, 01:35 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,163
Posted By Andy_K

This is almost 2024. Time to go electric. ...

This is almost 2024. Time to go electric.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53143717237_93dd6034de_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2oY8rCR)
11-24-23, 02:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 879
Posted By nlerner

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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11-23-23, 05:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 404
Posted By Mr. Spadoni

Free book: Here’s Your Dream Bike

Those of you who talked with Alex Battaglin at the Make Show in Portland or who have been on the Officina Battaglin website know that they over a book filled with glossy photos of bikes they have...
11-21-23, 08:25 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,494
Posted By SurferRosa

I rode this Falcon today. It's setup with...

I rode this Falcon today. It's setup with Suntour 3200 friction shifters, a 1990 Record (8-speed) rd, and a new Sunrace 7-speed freewheel. The shifts are longer than with my SR or Victory rear...
11-18-23, 04:33 PM
Replies: 334
Views: 16,145
Posted By Siu Blue Wind

OMG you guys go meet at the swingset with this....

OMG you guys go meet at the swingset with this. Geeze.
11-17-23, 05:51 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,446
Posted By gearbasher

If the UPS truck hits 88 MPH, you'll get it...

If the UPS truck hits 88 MPH, you'll get it yesterday.
11-17-23, 04:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 501
Posted By juvela

----- lug pattern: Agrati "AM" ART....

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lug pattern: Agrati "AM" ART. 000.8040/U

bulge-formed head: Agrati N. 000.8046

seat lug: Agrati N. 022.8049

bottom bracket shell: Agrati N. 000.8507
11-17-23, 01:01 PM
Replies: 334
Views: 16,145
Posted By AirborneFolder

You're giving too much credit. I suspect that...

You're giving too much credit. I suspect that some of these people find Cathy to be the perfect newspaper funny.
11-17-23, 03:37 AM
Replies: 334
Views: 16,145
Posted By iab

You do realize that his portrayal of Jef is an...

You do realize that his portrayal of Jef is an amalgamation of all cyclists? Right? Just like Dilbert's pointy-haired boss does the same to managers. derp.
11-17-23, 03:32 AM
Replies: 334
Views: 16,145
Posted By iab

Likely because you ride a bike, the most...

Likely because you ride a bike, the most dangerous and arrogant weapon on earth.
11-17-23, 03:30 AM
Replies: 334
Views: 16,145
Posted By iab

First, you need to read up on an Idaho stop. ...

First, you need to read up on an Idaho stop. Second you need to read up on physics to learn the difference between a 4000 pound vehicle traveling 5mph vs a 200 pound vehicle traveling at 10mph. ...
11-16-23, 10:21 AM
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Views: 756,707
Posted By obuckler

Still looking?

have this available…marked BSA on back. Standard thread. 170mm ctc.

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/720x2000/img_0549_e56e499a62c5ccaab0c288a6ac8f7c71ec8b0b0b.jpeg
11-15-23, 11:34 AM
Replies: 334
Views: 16,145
Posted By iab

It is in the link in the OP. You know, what...

It is in the link in the OP. You know, what started this stupidity.



I’m sorry, where did I write that? All I claim is the author offers sophomoric humor, it ain’t funny. Lance doped, we...
11-11-23, 05:42 PM
Replies: 334
Views: 16,145
Posted By SurferRosa

I guess this is also lost on some of you,...

I guess this is also lost on some of you, especially if you don't actually ride.
11-11-23, 02:50 PM
Replies: 334
Views: 16,145
Posted By SurferRosa

Well, he's not funny regardless. But he's also...

Well, he's not funny regardless. But he's also calling for violence against all cyclists:



He's not merely hiding behind his rat character. In the above, even his pig character that's supposed...
11-11-23, 04:33 AM
Replies: 334
Views: 16,145
Posted By daviddavieboy

Can this be pinned at the top ? I just read 6...

Can this be pinned at the top ? I just read 6 pages to find this superbly accurate summery of the whole thread. People being bigoted toward others talking about a bigoted cartoon. No wonder the strip...
11-10-23, 01:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 472
Posted By Murray Missile

Just checking in.

Thought I'd check in as it's been awhile, the shop and garage reorganizing is behind schedule but going well overall. I haven't parted with any bikes or parts YET but every time I move them around to...
11-09-23, 10:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 920
Posted By Hobbiano

A great Giro d'Italia documentary

I really enjoyed this film. Beautifully made. Lots of footage from the back of the race, filmed from the medic teams vehicles. Sorry, but I couldn't figure out how to post the link without embedding...
11-09-23, 07:28 PM
Replies: 334
Views: 16,145
Posted By gugie

Beer helps. More beer helps mo bettah.

Beer helps.

More beer helps mo bettah.
11-09-23, 06:34 PM
Replies: 334
Views: 16,145
Posted By Andy_K

Have you heard the story of St. Francis of...

Have you heard the story of St. Francis of Assisi's explanation of "perfect joy" (https://assisiproject.com/2018/06/23/saint-francis-explains-perfect-joy/)? Based on this story alone I've always...
11-09-23, 06:20 PM
Replies: 334
Views: 16,145
Posted By Andy_K

I don't know how I missed that. The dark side...

I don't know how I missed that. The dark side clouds everything. Impossible to see the humor is.
11-09-23, 05:40 PM
Replies: 334
Views: 16,145
Posted By Andy_K

There's no fun in cycling, only suffering. Much...

There's no fun in cycling, only suffering. Much suffering in this thread. Very good.
11-08-23, 07:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 363
Posted By Robvolz

Bob, Jackson, Freeman, Ford, size 58, CTC

$500 shipped
take 25
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11-07-23, 01:15 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,663
Posted By shoota

This is an absolute HARD NO.

This is an absolute HARD NO.
11-07-23, 07:49 AM
Replies: 334
Views: 16,145
Posted By joesch

These safety concerns are much more discussion...

These safety concerns are much more discussion worthy than clothing, kits, and comics.
We need bike paths in all cities to help prevent bike / car interactions.
I really try not to engage bad...
11-06-23, 06:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 398
Posted By curiousabe

Custom steel frame from cicli barco

OK OK, not really vintage but it has some lugs, steel (albeit stainless), cromovelato like finish, rim brake mounts and a horizontal top tube so I think I'm excused for posting here, oh and it will...
11-06-23, 02:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 931
Posted By AdventureManCO

11/06/23, 12:21pm - Got the bike home ...

11/06/23, 12:21pm - Got the bike home

11/06/23, 12:54pm - Post unstuck, frame powder coated, reassembled and ready to ride

By golly, that is the fastest bike restoration I’ve ever seen:D
11-06-23, 01:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 931
Posted By top506

Ready to...

Ready to ride!https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1361/olmo_i_f2945f4627a9793d2f638982e238f9b1d62ac5ce.jpg


That saddle has been in the bin for over a decade waiting for...
11-05-23, 01:45 PM
Replies: 334
Views: 16,145
Posted By iab

Head to toe lycra riding crabon is pretty much...

Head to toe lycra riding crabon is pretty much every road cyclist in the great Chicagoland area. Most are Bear fans, some are Packers fans. Stereotypes are ******g stupid.
11-05-23, 01:18 PM
Replies: 334
Views: 16,145
Posted By Trakhak

Jokes based on prejudice don't have to be funny,...

Jokes based on prejudice don't have to be funny, which is lucky for that guy's comic strip.

I don't know why, but cyclists are the last group who can be ridiculed by the general public without...
11-05-23, 01:13 PM
Replies: 334
Views: 16,145
Posted By iab

What's the difference between a lycra-clad and...

What's the difference between a lycra-clad and wool-clad cyclist?

Nothing.
11-05-23, 12:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 656
Posted By PilotFishBob

The 33mm tires barely fit in the rear, and the...

The 33mm tires barely fit in the rear, and the front end is prone to oscillating with very little input - I'll swap out with some 28's pronto. And I have too large a cog on the rear, I could climb...
11-05-23, 12:38 PM
Replies: 334
Views: 16,145
Posted By juvela

----- ...have sleepless nights worrying that...

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...have sleepless nights worrying that the essences coming out me epidermis may be harming the spandex in me jeggings...


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