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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 04:23 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 731
Posted By genejockey

But it's what plants crave! ...

But it's what plants crave!
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EDIT: I agree that electrolytes on the bike are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-24, 06:42 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,871
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Yeah, I am in Tokyo now, and I visited their...

Yeah, I am in Tokyo now, and I visited their shrine yesterday:

https://brotures.com/en/pages/brotures-harajuku
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-24, 02:19 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,019
Posted By Eric F

1. It's going to take your butt a couple of...

1. It's going to take your butt a couple of weeks to adapt to sitting on a saddle.
2. Saddle shape is often a much more important factor than padding.
3. Saddles are like shoes - everyone's fit...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 11:13 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 6,846
Posted By cb400bill

I just had to correct the spelling of grouches in...

I just had to correct the spelling of grouches in the thread title.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-23-24, 09:55 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,450
Posted By Reynolds

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 04:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 524
Posted By bulgie

Prugnat S4. To see them at their finest, feast...

Prugnat S4.
To see them at their finest, feast your eyes on this Brian Chapman from a few years ago (https://flic.kr/s/aHskPqhoAR), a stunner.

They don't get used much anymore, like in the last...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-15-24, 03:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 643
Posted By SDHawk

1983 Bianchi Grizzly

I was excited to pick this up earlier this week here in San Diego. From what I saw online, it's a 1983 Grizzly, which is the first year they were made. Maybe Bianchigirll can confirm that?

Here...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-24, 01:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 836
Posted By CriticalThought

Near Unmolested Barn Find Zeus Competition - 1970s?

Baina ze demontre!



Another lucky stroke when a neighbor cleaning out his garage in order to move across the country told me he had a “couple of old bikes” from his father-in-law that he needed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-24, 08:21 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,090
Posted By St33lWh33ls

I have a small collection of vintage track- 6day...

I have a small collection of vintage track- 6day bicycles from various builders, Wastyn, Brennan, Drysdale, etc. The best way I found to identify most is by the lug cutouts, a lot of builders...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-24, 04:07 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,376
Posted By Wildwood

1986. Not sure if it was the 1st year for aero...

1986. Not sure if it was the 1st year for aero that could go non-aero.
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edit: very...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-24, 01:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 379
Posted By SurferRosa

If it weren't effective, they'd probably stop...

If it weren't effective, they'd probably stop doing it after some fifty years.

Has anyone thanked the PBS affiliate for producing this doc that now has at least two threads on it?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-24, 01:16 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,090
Posted By FrejusFlyer

Here are the fork ends. The really crazy thing...

Here are the fork ends. The really crazy thing about this bike is that it only weighs 20 pounds, about a pound or two more than my carbon bike with Dura-ace....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-24, 11:12 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,090
Posted By FrejusFlyer

There's lots of chipped paint all the way to the...

There's lots of chipped paint all the way to the metal. I don't think I see any color but black, but take a look below. It does look like the chain stays are chromed in some areas where the paint is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-02-24, 09:29 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,574
Posted By calamarichris

IMO, all bike parts are turning black or grey....

IMO, all bike parts are turning black or grey. Asphalt camouflage.
Carbon fiber grey frames, groupsets, rims, and black has even become the popular color of cycling jerseys.
It makes perfect sense...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-24, 10:36 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 815
Posted By clubman

That's easy, drive a U-haul to Nova Scotia and...

That's easy, drive a U-haul to Nova Scotia and empty out my basement.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-29-24, 11:10 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,142
Posted By Hermes

This is what I rode at the track tonight - age...

This is what I rode at the track tonight - age 74. I have been riding this set up for years. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-29-24, 08:08 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,090
Posted By bikingshearer

The BSA (Birmingham Small Arms) cranks could mean...

The BSA (Birmingham Small Arms) cranks could mean it's a BSA frame as well. Just a thought, and I could be 100% wrong.

Fun find regardless. I note that the slack head tube angle is noticeably...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-29-24, 06:48 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,090
Posted By FrejusFlyer

Mystery Track Bike

I was wondering if anybody had any insights into the make or age of my mystery track bike. No badge or decals. The bottom bracket is marked "GBL" and "A2931". I'm guessing it's a late 30's/40's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-24, 03:55 PM
Replies: 287
Views: 40,066
Posted By obrentharris

Post your bike quick folks! Beat the May rush....

Post your bike quick folks! Beat the May rush. Only fifty-six more biking days until May.
Brent
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-28-24, 12:19 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 6,736
Posted By 79pmooney

Look at this as a matter of priorities. If you...

Look at this as a matter of priorities. If you get everything dialed in , you will be at 100%. Ie, that bike will deliver you to that race finish or ride end as far up the standings or as comfortably...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-27-24, 04:43 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,480
Posted By FBinNY

I'm confused. You reference Forrester, then...

I'm confused. You reference Forrester, then talk.about acting like a pedestrian. The dots don't connect. Am I missing something?

As an urban commuter, I've always found that acting as exactly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-24, 08:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 925
Posted By IdahoBrett

Found me a PX10

I wanted a blue one after tinkering on a his and hers A08’s. I often thought about posting a WTB ad. But figured that is one N+1 that was out of reach.

The grandson of the original owner listed...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-24-24, 03:31 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,998
Posted By BobsPoprad

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-24, 01:43 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,774
Posted By Portlandjim

"Barn Find" Merz bike RB057

I just returned from Portland, to visit my son Carter and his family but also to pick up this Merz bike. The customer I ​​made if for in 1975 had knee problems that meant he couldn't ride bikes after...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-22-24, 12:47 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,089
Posted By tomato coupe

That's the same excuse many drivers use when they...

That's the same excuse many drivers use when they buzz cyclists on the road.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-22-24, 09:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 394
Posted By Steel Charlie

Does "money down a rathole" ring a bell? ...

Does "money down a rathole" ring a bell?

Find some kid to give it to and walk away.

JMO of course
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-21-24, 06:32 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 691
Posted By Chuck M

I commented once how many years it had been since...

I commented once how many years it had been since I flatted and soon after had a flat within two blocks from home as I was heading out. A similar thing happened when I mentioned I've never broke a...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-17-24, 11:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 274
Posted By Robvolz

I have a vintage Avocet touring W I I'll...

I have a vintage Avocet touring W I

I'll post pics when I get back from Idaho
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-17-24, 06:21 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,574
Posted By Chuck M

Ads? What ads? I don' see no stinkin' ads. :beer:

Ads? What ads? I don' see no stinkin' ads. :beer:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-24, 03:20 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,524
Posted By ThermionicScott

My success rate is still pretty high, but could...

My success rate is still pretty high, but could it be from patching the same old tubes that it always worked on? ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-24, 12:39 PM
Replies: 2,404
Views: 567,960
Posted By SurferRosa

You never know. He may go all over with it. :D ...

You never know. He may go all over with it. :D

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This is what really captured my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-11-24, 12:07 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,625
Posted By calamarichris

Haha, I was a young Spec-4 in the Army who'd just...

Haha, I was a young Spec-4 in the Army who'd just gotten promoted to USCF Cat-3 before PCSing to Europe. I thought I was pretty hot stuff. Greg Lemond hadn't yet had his comeback after the shooting,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-10-24, 07:03 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,535
Posted By Chuck M

^^^ Larry at least uses punctuation.

^^^ Larry at least uses punctuation.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-24, 11:43 AM
Replies: 2,404
Views: 567,960
Posted By gearbasher

Sam Rockwell ...

Sam Rockwell
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-24, 11:55 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,190
Posted By bibliobob

'73 Spence Wolf Cinelli With Original Documents

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-05-24, 10:52 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,625
Posted By calamarichris

Ooh, just remembered another one! Lon Haldeman...

Ooh, just remembered another one! Lon Haldeman and Pete Penseyers on a tandem on our way to Palm Springs! This was back in the days of toeclips, straps, and friction-shifting. Pete was on the front...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-04-24, 02:57 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,598
Posted By base2

While Zwifting in front of a large television I...

While Zwifting in front of a large television I was doing a wicked descent down a large mountain...When the virtual road made a sharp turn I shifted my weight and leaned hard just like real life. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-24, 04:52 PM
Replies: 604
Views: 77,052
Posted By notgr

My Moser's probably ultimately more purple than...

My Moser's probably ultimately more purple than pink, but this is definitely red:
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-24, 02:09 PM
Replies: 604
Views: 77,052
Posted By DorkDisk

91 and 92 Stumpjumpers in Brooklyn ...

91 and 92 Stumpjumpers in Brooklyn
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-23-24, 02:03 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 19,876
Posted By Maelochs

The question is not whether Lemond or anyone else...

The question is not whether Lemond or anyone else doped----most likely Everyone doped Always, by whatever method was popular at the time, because nobody even bothered to check for a long time ....
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-24, 03:00 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,936
Posted By wildOG

Got a Colnago Super

I was looking for a Colnago Super with Campagnolo Record at least groupset, and came upon it on ebay a few days before Christmas. I was taken by the dark non-metallic Nuovo Blue — I have a thing for...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-20-24, 11:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 518
Posted By Sedgemop

OK, I'll take 'em. PM sent.

OK, I'll take 'em. PM sent.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-19-24, 02:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 796
Posted By Outrider1

If you've 'been a cyclist for decades' and 'own a...

If you've 'been a cyclist for decades' and 'own a few bikes', how can you be so in the dark regarding bicycles? Serious question, not trying to be snarky. And welcome to BF
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-16-24, 10:40 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,625
Posted By roadcrankr

Back in the 90's, Seana Hogan passed my brother...

Back in the 90's, Seana Hogan passed my brother and me on a climb.
It occurred along Calaveras Rd above San Jose. Felt like a sudden puncture afflicted me.
In fact, two punctures, a dropped chain,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-16-24, 10:39 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,625
Posted By Sierra_rider

Besides the usual local/regional pros, I've...

Besides the usual local/regional pros, I've raced(I use this term loosely) Leipheimer and Lachlan Morton in gravel and MTB races. Obviously I didn't finish with them.:lol:

For an older guy, Levi...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-15-24, 04:23 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,625
Posted By Steve B.

Big old race club called the German Cycling Club,...

Big old race club called the German Cycling Club, here in Long Island had a Thursday 6PM ride with 30 or so participants typically. George Hincappie would show up on occasion if he was visiting his...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-15-24, 01:29 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,625
Posted By terrymorse

I rode up Old La Honda one day with a Webcor pro,...

I rode up Old La Honda one day with a Webcor pro, chatting away.

When we got to the top, he said, "Nice riding with you, but I need to get in some some tempo today." And he rode off.

I had been...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-15-24, 12:20 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,625
Posted By MinnMan

I've encountered real pros riding in Spain. ...

I've encountered real pros riding in Spain. Girona and Mallorca.

When I arrived to ride in Mallorca some years ago (early 2020), a friend told me "normally, when you see somebody in full team...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-15-24, 12:18 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,625
Posted By MinnMan

Cool. He's the younger brother of Quinn Simmons.

Cool. He's the younger brother of Quinn Simmons.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-12-24, 11:20 AM
Replies: 2,404
Views: 567,960
Posted By Sedgemop

In preparation for celebrating Dr. King's...

In preparation for celebrating Dr. King's birthday on Monday.

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