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02-26-24, 12:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 843
Posted By veganbikes

I think to a degree chain weight could have a...

I think to a degree chain weight could have a small durability increase or decrease depending but it is the quality of the chain and the materials it is made of and how it is constructed that really...
01-27-24, 08:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 662
Posted By Senrab62

PSA - Soma sale, including Jack Brown tiress

$15 shipping, but I did get a couple of the Jack Brown's and a couple other things to fill out the order. Pics for anyone interested. Sorry, they are hastily taken screenshots.
...
10-13-23, 07:18 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 23,714
Posted By Kekec1965

As per other single speed/fixed bikes, already...

As per other single speed/fixed bikes, already posted on another thread, so let's add it here too, after all it has single cog at rear :) 1950s something, form a, well a bike shop in Exeter, England,...
09-24-23, 07:46 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,807
Posted By joesch

keep it ‘92 original Replace stem and...

keep it ‘92 original

Replace stem and freewheel if needed for riding.
Great rides that I can attest to.
08-31-23, 07:09 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 56,413
Posted By BikerTrainerRon

Take superglue, put a little droplet on table or...

Take superglue, put a little droplet on table or countertop or something that you don't mind they're being super glue on, and roll one edge of the PIN in the super glue droplet. Then, place with the...
08-21-23, 12:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,160
Posted By Matsbjorn

Then the chain is probably stretched by now so...

Then the chain is probably stretched by now so removing 2 links actually works, my bad.
07-04-23, 08:40 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 23,714
Posted By Senrab62

Done.... Kind of

Have some details to finish, and some adjustments. Got quite a few miles in the past couple of days. Very happy with it as it is....
07-04-23, 11:35 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 977
Posted By norskagent

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brit made 1974 raleigh track!
06-28-23, 12:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 422
Posted By SurferRosa

https://cinelli.it/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/1960...

https://cinelli.it/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/1960-17-600x400.jpg
06-28-23, 12:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 422
Posted By SurferRosa

https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8144/7666122706_41f7...

https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8144/7666122706_41f74a5087.jpg
06-11-23, 10:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,100
Posted By Whitecoyote

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06-05-23, 01:57 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 23,714
Posted By epdarks

Not the best pic but wanted to share my 55cm Big...

Not the best pic but wanted to share my 55cm Big Block w/ Mad Fiber clinchers converted to fixed by c4cycleworks out of Brooklyn. Currently running a 16t freewheel.
...
06-03-23, 10:17 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 23,714
Posted By Kekec1965

Some great rides on here. This is my 1955 Claud...

Some great rides on here. This is my 1955 Claud Butler
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05-29-23, 08:12 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 23,714
Posted By Senrab62

Old man birthday half century

Originally planned for a metric, but it was hot, I'm fat, and ran out of gas. Still made it 50 miles though! That's good for me at this point in the season. Couple of shots from the ride today....
05-27-23, 02:46 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 23,714
Posted By merziac

Here goes, not my jam but wanted a track...

Here goes, not my jam but wanted a track Paramount frame so....

This makes Paramount #7. ;)

Built up from frame only.

...
05-23-23, 01:09 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,457
Posted By madpogue

"Free Bird!!" It was when they started...

"Free Bird!!"

It was when they started lighting their lighters to get an encore, and set off the smoke alarms, that things really got out of hand.
05-22-23, 10:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 727
Posted By sabeast

Looking To Buy Trek Carbon District......

Looking to buy a Trek Carbon District in NJ.
04-30-23, 04:11 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 23,714
Posted By TejanoTrackie

Today I received my 42cm (650c) Wabi Classic and...

Today I received my 42cm (650c) Wabi Classic and got a chance to take it for a 10 mile ride. As expected it has that smooth steel ride and handles well. It's stock except for upgraded Panaracer...
04-29-23, 07:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 848
Posted By Fivethumbs

It sounds like one of the internal tension...

It sounds like one of the internal tension springs broke. There is a guy on ebay with the handle "Zigan" who rebuilds 8 speed STIs for around $40 per shifter. You can do a search on ebay for "Shimano...
04-27-23, 06:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 698
Posted By Zaskar

Chain tension on SS Conversion

If you've built a single speed around a frame with dropouts with no fore/aft adjustability, you know how hard it can be to find that magic gear. Now, add in a narrow/wide chainring. Oof. But, I think...
04-27-23, 02:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 540
Posted By jdawginsc

Your co-worker is very kind.

Your co-worker is very kind.
04-24-23, 03:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,293
Posted By rustystrings61

regarding the seat post - I will mention I had...

regarding the seat post - I will mention I had success involving the use of Corrosion Block spray (https://www.nocorrosion.com/collections/corrosion-block-anti-rust-spray) as a means of breaking down...
04-24-23, 10:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,293
Posted By Bianchi pc

Lots of bike restoration videos online and on...

Lots of bike restoration videos online and on YouTube where mechanics are successful removing a seized seatpost from old rusty bikes - spraying,soaking, hammering in the right combination may do the...
04-21-23, 11:50 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,331
Posted By SurferRosa

The phrase, "out to lunch," comes to...

The phrase, "out to lunch," comes to mind.
04-21-23, 10:03 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,331
Posted By SurferRosa

Pro tip: one set of pics on the first page of a...

Pro tip: one set of pics on the first page of a thread is always enough.
04-11-23, 04:35 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 23,714
Posted By slshrflck

Stratos frameset w/ Tange Prestige frame tubes &...

Stratos frameset w/ Tange Prestige frame tubes & Columbus MAX fork



Nitto Jaguar Pro AA stem



Nitto B123A handlebar
04-11-23, 07:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,064
Posted By joesch

I still have that cooper SS bike in SoCal where I...

I still have that cooper SS bike in SoCal where I have several others like surly and coppi.
I gave to my son several years ago when he lived in NYC and put on platform pedals, less racy seat and...
04-03-23, 12:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 901
Posted By Bjerager

Cinelli Alliante Pro Team

A new bike came my way today - a 56 cm Cinelli Allicante Pro Team. And I litterally mean brand new. The guy I bought it from, well he bought it from a shop in the 90´ties, but has never used it. He...
03-27-23, 11:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,064
Posted By Eric F

Some, yes. I didn't test its limits, however.

Some, yes. I didn't test its limits, however.
Replies: 3
Views: 524
Posted By 1989Pre

This is the sub-forum you want:...

This is the sub-forum you want: https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage-bicycles-whats-worth-appraisals/
01-17-23, 12:18 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 8,357
Posted By JohnDThompson

IME, pretty much all bike-boom era, low to...

IME, pretty much all bike-boom era, low to mid-level Italian bikes had a nasty weld seam across the bottom bracket shell.
01-04-23, 10:26 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 23,714
Posted By geomiko

2023 Post your Single Speed and Fixed Gear Thread

Happy New Year to all of you.

Here is my current project. I've caught the NJS bug.

What are you working on?
...
11-28-22, 11:05 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 4,843
Posted By smd4

The Bianchi L'Eroica and the Cinelli Supercorsa....

The Bianchi L'Eroica and the Cinelli Supercorsa. Both a bit pricy, however. But both are stunning.
11-22-22, 10:32 AM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 771,277
Posted By Chad1376

You're going to make me confess to evil and...

You're going to make me confess to evil and wrongdoing.

- It's either a 2.8 or 3.0. I never bothered to look. I bought it off of ebay about 15 years ago for $100
- When I first got it, I used a...
11-18-22, 06:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,770
Posted By Keefusb

The Cult of Tri-Color

Seems to me that Shimano 600 tri-color components have a pretty loyal following here on bike forums. I know I have been partial to tri-color since about the time it was introduced.
I really like how...
11-01-22, 07:56 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,585
Posted By joesch

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

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10-31-22, 12:01 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 12,070
Posted By SurferRosa

Fake news.

Fake news.
10-25-22, 12:08 PM
Replies: 264
Views: 26,483
Posted By RB1-luvr

Bridgestone RB-1

Bridgestone RB-1
09-17-22, 06:52 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 6,516
Posted By thinktubes

Once this “gravel bike” thing blows over, I...

Once this “gravel bike” thing blows over, I predict a C&V renaissance…
09-11-22, 02:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,075
Posted By sloar

My first RB-1

After all the years this is the first RB-1 I’ve had the opportunity to buy. Popped up this morning an hour away, but the price was so good I couldn’t pass on it. Just finished overhauling it and...
09-06-22, 04:47 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,159
Posted By smontanaro

I've had a couple pair of Cuero gloves. Liked...

I've had a couple pair of Cuero gloves. Liked them a lot, but they weren't as sturdy as I would have liked considering the cost. That said, they have a sale currently and do offer blems, so I might...
08-23-22, 05:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,433
Posted By hoshidahamada

When riding bike, be aware of the road traffic...

When riding bike, be aware of the road traffic accidents. Car owners don't even care about the riders.
08-09-22, 07:10 AM
Replies: 419
Views: 68,730
Posted By 52telecaster

good looking tires. Is the back not fully seated?...

good looking tires. Is the back not fully seated? I find with the lower pressure tires sometimes I have to ride a bit to get the all the way seated.
08-03-22, 09:44 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 29,441
Posted By Senrab62

Indiana Dunes

^^^^^ popular bike lately.

Just got back from a short trip, used this to get around the area. Love this bike, have been riding it a lot lately.

...
08-03-22, 07:35 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 29,441
Posted By ceelint

Picked up this 50cm IRO Mark V for the woman...

Picked up this 50cm IRO Mark V for the woman today.. swapped the wheels over to a set of Archetypes I had sitting around and gave it the single speed treatment with parts I had laying around....
08-01-22, 03:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,182
Posted By c_m_shooter

Go a tooth or 2 bigger on the rear gear. It...

Go a tooth or 2 bigger on the rear gear. It looks like there is enough slack to remove a link though....
07-19-22, 04:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 702
Posted By jdawginsc

I bought a cheap set of coffee filters (fine...

I bought a cheap set of coffee filters (fine mesh) to strain. Mostly good for first run, but it’s amazing how small those rust particles are. They clog the paper filters quickly.

I am with merziac...
06-11-22, 12:48 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,395
Posted By thinktubes

Visit the wildly popular Early Brifter Bikes...

Visit the wildly popular Early Brifter Bikes 7-8-9 Speed Forum (https://www.bikeforums.net/early-brifter-bikes-7-8-9-speed/)
06-09-22, 02:31 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 19,569
Posted By veganbikes

7400 would be the best Dura Ace Gruppo in terms...

7400 would be the best Dura Ace Gruppo in terms of looks but I do prefer the 600 Arabesque or 6400 Tricolor.

...
05-30-22, 09:31 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 29,441
Posted By Senrab62

IROn horse

Love this bike. Kinda wonky sizing (short TT) but fits well. Needs tape and probably new bar/stem combo. Rides well. Took a romp around Chicago Saturday, it was beautiful out. Nice to be getting...
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