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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-24, 04:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 730
Posted By Repack Rider

Bike World 50 years ago, April 1974

In 1973 my friend Steve Wilde (R.I.P.) told me that a photographer wanted images of bicycle riders. We were joined by Gil de la Roza when we rode behind the photographer sitting backwards on the back...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-24, 08:08 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 11,862
Posted By Wildwood

Learning to climb....

.....like your life depended on it!

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-24, 03:45 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 11,862
Posted By bulgie

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-24, 04:55 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 11,862
Posted By smontanaro

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-24, 04:53 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 11,862
Posted By smontanaro

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-24, 09:23 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 11,862
Posted By steelbikeguy

I forgot all about the Far Side!! Here's one...

I forgot all about the Far Side!!
Here's one that I clipped a long time ago...

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-24, 06:19 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 11,862
Posted By gearbasher

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-24, 04:02 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 11,862
Posted By Steel Charlie

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-23, 09:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 798
Posted By SpeedofLite

Road Test/Bike Review (1989) MIYATA Alumicross

The MIYATA Alumicross was the fourth of seven bikes reviewed in the "Seven Hybrids" section from Bicycle Guide, Jun 1989.
The section intro and BIANCHI Tangent review are here: Road Test/Bike Review...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-09-23, 03:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,102
Posted By SpeedofLite

Road Test/Bike Review (1989) TREK 1500

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-23, 04:39 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,280
Posted By SpeedofLite

Road Test/Bike Review (1989) SCHWINN Paramount OS

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-23, 07:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 398
Posted By SpeedofLite

45 Years Ago: October 1978 in Bicycling magazine

Articles/columns included in this post are:
LETTERS
TECHNICAL Q and A
"Where Are the Workbikes?"

The following article from this issue was included in a past post.
BICYCLE WORKSHOP: Shimano...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-11-23, 06:17 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 2,937
Posted By mams99

Not that anyone cares, but I finally took a photo...

Not that anyone cares, but I finally took a photo as I finally had a chance to ride and I hope I will be doing that more often, but life is way complicated.

And I think I'm decided on Twacky (my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-23, 08:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 446
Posted By SpeedofLite

Road Test/Bike Review (1989) CANNONDALE SR400

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-23, 11:11 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 982
Posted By SpeedofLite

40 Years Ago: September 1983 in Bicycling magazine

Articles/Columns included in this post are:
THE OPEN ROAD
"Getting Your Bike Out the Door" (John Allen and Sheldon Brown)
TECHNICAL Q&A -- found in Post #2 of this thread

The following article...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-14-23, 09:31 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 31,110
Posted By Wspsux

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-23, 03:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 319
Posted By Repack Rider

Fat Tire Flyer is back!

Two years ago VeloPress took my book, Fat Tire Flyer: Repack and the Birth of Mountain Biking out of print, and it immediately became collectible.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-23, 09:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 397
Posted By SpeedofLite

Road Test/Bike Review (1988) MERLIN Team Titanium (mtb)

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-23, 10:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 908
Posted By SpeedofLite

Road Test/Bike Review (1993) CANNONDALE Super V 3000 (mtb)

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-23, 05:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,655
Posted By SpeedofLite

Road Test/Bike Review (1988) KLEIN Quantum and Team Super

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-23, 12:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 825
Posted By SpeedofLite

40 Years Ago: July 1983 in Bicycling magazine

Articles/Columns included in this post are:
INSIDE BICYCLING (editorial) "A Letter from Japan"
TECHNICAL Q&A
INDUSTRY UPDATE

The following articles in this issue were posted previously:
"Rail...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-13-23, 07:58 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,691
Posted By bikelif3

W&OD Trail...If you're in the DMV and don't ride...

W&OD Trail...If you're in the DMV and don't ride this trail, you've committed a sin...

Burke Lake is nice, too. A little crowded during the busiest times (weekends, etc). Just go slow and easy...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-13-23, 05:22 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,691
Posted By Smitty2k1

Great post! While out on the Anacostia Trails you...

Great post! While out on the Anacostia Trails you could also hit up Greenbelt Park for possibly the easiest overnight camping spot in the area from the city center.

Also don't miss the Island Time...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-12-23, 11:10 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,691
Posted By 3alarmer

. ...you asked for stuff to see. Some of the...

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...you asked for stuff to see. Some of the places that nobody ever goes to (because they are relatively unknown), are the National Arboretum (https://www.usna.usda.gov/), (over in NE,) The...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-11-23, 06:25 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,691
Posted By Jjbailey930

My Vernon trail is really nice along the Potomac....

My Vernon trail is really nice along the Potomac. It gets a lot of traffic. There is a nice paved trail along the Fairfax County Pkwy which terminates just north of Ft. Belvoir. I bet there are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-11-23, 09:29 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,691
Posted By seypat

That sitting around waiting for your number to...

That sitting around waiting for your number to come up gets old. I do as much online as I can. On a serious note, not sure when the Fall Line Trail is supposed to be completed. When it is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-11-23, 06:45 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,691
Posted By MoAlpha

Congratulations on the promotion! Northern...

Congratulations on the promotion!

Northern Virginia is a suburban hellscape. I suggest a careful study of the Strava heat map and the Google maps cycling overlay and street views to make sure you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-11-23, 06:25 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,691
Posted By biker128pedal

If where you stay has free parking take the car....

If where you stay has free parking take the car. It will be close in case you need it. After 3 month you’ll retrieve it anyway. The bike and public transportation in Fairfax County has improved since...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-11-23, 03:47 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,691
Posted By scott967

When my wife was on the Joint Staff in the...

When my wife was on the Joint Staff in the Pentagon, she had a guy working for her who commuted from Gettysburg. But he was on his twilight tour and was going to retire there.

As far as car free...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-07-23, 09:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,225
Posted By Polaris OBark

Irony is as dead as an aluminum fork.

Irony is as dead as an aluminum fork.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-07-23, 01:02 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 31,110
Posted By 2592

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-23, 03:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 549
Posted By SpeedofLite

Road Test/Bike Review (1988) SPECIALIZED Rockhopper

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Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-23, 07:26 PM
Replies: 3,116
Views: 536,497
Posted By The Chemist

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-04-23, 05:53 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 6,447
Posted By badger1

Agree. I've never used road clipless, but since...

Agree. I've never used road clipless, but since the two or three rides when I started using Shimano spd (mountain) pedals/cleats -- more years ago than I care to remember! -- have never had an issue....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-04-23, 02:49 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 6,447
Posted By Trakhak

Yes. The double-sided pedals all but eliminate...

Yes. The double-sided pedals all but eliminate fumbling to clip in while starting off. The only down-sides are a slight weight penalty and maybe "What will the cool kids think!" anxiety. My remaining...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-23, 06:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 531
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

Who knew? Dopin' all began with Low Fat Granola....

Who knew? Dopin' all began with Low Fat Granola. :p :innocent:
Forum: Touring
06-26-23, 02:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,644
Posted By plumberroy

I love my Long Haul Trucker I bought a new old...

I love my Long Haul Trucker I bought a new old stock 2008 frame in 2112 and built it up. Hope it serves you as well as mine has me
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-19-23, 04:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 636
Posted By thehammerdog

My new gravel bike = 650 wheels

New 650b gravel bike came in mail Friday spend Saturday building it up adjusting and replacing stuff 1st ride was 20 miles of mostly hard pack, some single track bike was great.
I debated for ever...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-23, 04:35 PM
Replies: 3,116
Views: 536,497
Posted By DQRider

What a MACHINE! That looks like one incredible...

What a MACHINE! That looks like one incredible mile (kilometer)-eater! I've lifted a Cross-Check once, and it seemed so light they must have filled the frame tubes with helium. Because they are made...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-23, 04:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 517
Posted By SpeedofLite

Road Test/Bike Review (1988) GITANE Succès

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-23, 08:41 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,134
Posted By SpeedofLite

45 Years Ago: June 1978 in Bicycling magazine

Articles/columns included in this post are:
QUESTION MAN
"Packing for a Tour"

The following articles from this issue were included in past posts:
BICYCLE WORKSHOP: Wheel Equipment II (Jow)...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-23, 06:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 298
Posted By well biked

I've had excelllent luck with ebay seller...

I've had excelllent luck with ebay seller "mtbtools" for sleave-type adapters for this type of thing. I have a 15 x 100 thru axle front hub I've been using on a QR x 100 fork for years, I often...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-23, 06:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 298
Posted By grumpus

Try using this 15-mm 12-mm thru-axle sleeve...

Try using this
15-mm 12-mm thru-axle sleeve...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-23, 01:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 298
Posted By veganbikes

Radhaus in Portland makes one but keep in mind it...

Radhaus in Portland makes one but keep in mind it may not work for all hubs. Check with SON and confirm that it is doable. I know I converted a WI hub recently using the Radhaus conversion axle but I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-23, 08:38 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,905
Posted By Koyote

The Worst Ride Ever!

I went for a ride today, and it ended horribly! First, my electronic shifting died - right in the middle of my ride. The bike is only a year old, and the battery is completely dead! I guess I'll have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-23, 01:17 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 262
Posted By Portlandjim

Bill Woodul's photos of Tirreno Adriatico 1976

More vintage Pro racing photos taken by Bill Woodul. When Campagnolo USA in Houston TX closed, one of the guy who had worked there for a long time was tasked with throwing things away. He snatched...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-23, 01:14 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,701
Posted By firebird854

Roommates and I made a new cycling routing app!!

This project has absorbed all of my free time for the past six months while I've balanced cycling and my regular job. Now, I believe my web application is finally ready to be shared with the public!...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-02-23, 12:51 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,347
Posted By icemilkcoffee

I am surprised nobody mentioned the caveat, that...

I am surprised nobody mentioned the caveat, that the older 8 speed freehubs are incompatible with 11T small cogs. If the splines go all the way to the outer end of the freehub, it will not take an...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-01-23, 07:55 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,416
Posted By HillRider

The length of the rd's cage isn't what determines...

The length of the rd's cage isn't what determines the largest cog it will handle, it's the position of the jockey pulley. Those Shimano 9-speed road rear derailleurs, even the GS versions, were...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-01-23, 05:37 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,416
Posted By shelbyfv

That 9 speed RD, even though a GS, won't take...

That 9 speed RD, even though a GS, won't take more than +/-27. BITD we replaced them with MTB RDs to use a 32 or 34.
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