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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 919
Posted By Glennfordx4

Final log off for Glennfordx4

Hello everyone,


My husband, Glenn, spent a lot of time here over the years and said countless times both how much help he received in his many projects, how he enjoyed sharing his experiences to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 02:59 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,088,898
Posted By SoCaled

Not intending for bikes, but will likely get used...

Not intending for bikes, but will likely get used on them, bag was sitting next to trash in the alley. Repair kit for phones/tablets, etc
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-27-24, 09:14 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,353
Posted By AdventureManCO

I like that Gitane a lot, the one I have is a bit...

I like that Gitane a lot, the one I have is a bit on the small side for me and I’ve been keeping an eye out for one to replace it with that is slight bigger. The gold is lovely. Bummer that you are...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-26-24, 08:30 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,353
Posted By rccardr

He’s being difficult? Won’t accept expert...

He’s being difficult? Won’t accept expert opinions? Certain he knows the ‘value’ of this pile? Fine.
Now it’s his problem, not yours.
Done.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-26-24, 07:03 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,353
Posted By wrk101

$1500? You’ll have these for a long, long time. A...

$1500? You’ll have these for a long, long time. A lot of them are what I call donation fodder. Not worth the time and effort to sell. With this pile, the 90/10 rule applies. 10% of the pile has 90%...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-13-24, 02:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 301
Posted By SharpByCoop

Wheel stand 'lock' for polishing

I'm doing a bunch of refurbishing of wheels and rims. Polishing them yeilds SUCH great results. You will agree.

I found it hard to polish rims on my stand. When I used the cloth I want to pull it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-12-24, 09:48 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 6,301
Posted By smd4

And? A game that can end with zero goals....

And?

A game that can end with zero goals. Boring by definition.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-09-24, 08:29 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,087
Posted By RB1-luvr

oof, that post was a little difficult to read. ...

oof, that post was a little difficult to read. Like everyone else here, I'm rooting for you and hope you recover fully.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-08-24, 01:58 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,087
Posted By indyfabz

I’m still missing virtually everything during a...

I’m still missing virtually everything during a span of well over 2 days resulting from the sepsis that infected my heart and made me pass out for what is believed to be a period of over 12 hours...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-05-24, 04:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 480
Posted By andrewclaus

The issue of chainline hasn't been mentioned yet....

The issue of chainline hasn't been mentioned yet. When you replace a crank or BB, or both, you need to reproduce the existing distance from the centerline of the bike to the crank cogs. See Sheldon...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-24, 04:11 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,507
Posted By gearbasher

Maybe, most people are right-handed? It's easier...

Maybe, most people are right-handed? It's easier to handle the rear QR with your right hand if it's on the right. And, easier to handle the front QR with your right hand if it's on the left, since...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-26-24, 06:28 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,294
Posted By Trakhak

Good suggestion, at a price that makes it easy to...

Good suggestion, at a price that makes it easy to use them only for spoke cutting.

That said: am I really the only guy on Bike Forums who is happy to unscrew spoke nipples and save the spokes and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-13-24, 01:08 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,805
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

I've helped flat tires, broken chains, failed...

I've helped flat tires, broken chains, failed brakes, and backward helmets.

I start with " hey, ya alright? "

If the person is nervous, I keep my hands in view and a comfortable distance.
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-05-24, 08:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,467
Posted By JohnDThompson

I wish people would leave the prices visible...

I wish people would leave the prices visible after selling things. That gives an idea of how much to ask when selling your own stuff. Just use the "strikeout" font option and/or prominently mark the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-23-23, 05:16 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 8,308
Posted By smd4

It’s one of those dopey cyclist terms like...

It’s one of those dopey cyclist terms like “brifter” which should be stricken from the lexicon.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-10-23, 09:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,424
Posted By Piff

I'll take the tire pressure gauge, cute little...

I'll take the tire pressure gauge, cute little thing. PM sent.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-08-23, 12:23 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,617
Posted By non-fixie

Not so low-end this time (Eddy Merckx content)

It's not the first time I've found a bike I wasn't looking for. And it's the second time it's happened with an Eddy Merckx.

The first time it was a very cheap Kessels Merckx...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-07-23, 02:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 735
Posted By sd5782

Sounds like a common problem around here. I did...

Sounds like a common problem around here. I did sell two, so if I buy one I am still looking good. Winter up north is build time for us and working on wheels. Mid 50s tomorrow so perhaps a longer...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-25-23, 09:47 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,000
Posted By JohnDThompson

Wheels and tires are probably where you'll find...

Wheels and tires are probably where you'll find the best bang for the buck. I'd switch to 700C wheels with aluminum rims as this will give you a much broader selection of tire to choose from. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-23, 12:51 PM
Replies: 437
Views: 82,916
Posted By AdventureManCO

Yep…that stx rd might just be the most valuable...

Yep…that stx rd might just be the most valuable part!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-05-23, 04:11 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,024
Posted By smd4

I too own my grail bike. But when I got it, I...

I too own my grail bike. But when I got it, I didn’t know it was my grail. I previously owned a 1986 Paramount, but sold it after college. I had never seen a nicer bike. After I got married I got...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-26-23, 07:02 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 921
Posted By rustystrings61

That is a shockingly clean example of an '88...

That is a shockingly clean example of an '88 Sirrus! I wish I had the room to have kept mine - it was a truly exceptional bike with great handling. The younger gentleman I sold it to was delighted...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-23, 08:12 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,233
Posted By Jeff Wills

These are the golden days.

I have my own reasons for enjoying my vintage bicycles. Maynard Hershon has been there and is very good at expressing where we’ve been. (Copied from Facebook.)

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Story of the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-19-23, 10:35 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,173
Posted By 3alarmer

...it's acetone. Depending on exposure to the...

...it's acetone. Depending on exposure to the air, it evaporates out pretty rapidly. The main reason it's in there is to thin out the ATF, so it wicks into the thread spaces better (or in your case,...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-08-23, 11:08 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 317
Posted By The Thin Man

Vintage Chain Extravaganza

Up for grabs are a number of vintage chains, both full length and short bits to help you extend your current chains that need a few extra links.

Suntour/HKK Ultra Spaced 6-Speed Ultra-6
Up for...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-22-23, 02:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,933
Posted By Polaris OBark

This will make a criminal out of every little old...

This will make a criminal out of every little old lady riding a Sur Ron to cash her social security check.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-22-23, 10:20 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,698
Posted By rsbob

I would think a better alternative would be a...

I would think a better alternative would be a scull In that way, you are using arms, legs and core very similar to a rowing machine but not boring.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-23, 12:41 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 4,768
Posted By nomadmax

Bikes have been ugly since they stopped building...

Bikes have been ugly since they stopped building frames out of Columbus SLX tubing.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-12-23, 10:50 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,432
Posted By Velo Mule

I am no longer using toe clips on most of my...

I am no longer using toe clips on most of my bikes. They are vintage bikes. But I still will ride in tight circles (space permitting) rather than stopping at an intersection waiting for traffic to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-09-23, 06:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 433
Posted By maddog34

Schwinn failed to progress. They used that same...

Schwinn failed to progress. They used that same heavy Huret "Schwinn Approved" derailleur for too long, and then failed after trying to catch up with the rest of the world.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-04-23, 07:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 526
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

The clamp is generally reversed from the image's....

The clamp is generally reversed from the image's. When using a traditional single rail post and only clamping on one of the two side rails of these saddles can result in that rail breaking. Back in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-03-23, 02:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,030
Posted By TiHabanero

That's a tough one, buddy. Live and learn. Go...

That's a tough one, buddy. Live and learn. Go with tubes! lol
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-22-23, 04:52 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,622
Posted By zandoval

Yep... It's called artificial intelligence...

Yep... It's called artificial intelligence...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-23, 05:22 PM
Replies: 3,247
Views: 419,109
Posted By cannible

I have been racing tubulars since the late...

I have been racing tubulars since the late eighties. There are few of us left that still use them. A note is I ride all the current tire versions of set ups out there but race tubies. The one thing I...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-17-23, 09:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 825
Posted By zukahn1

I would l say if yo don't have the stufff on hand...

I would l say if yo don't have the stufff on hand to build it up set it aside for a bit to see if you can come up with the parts to build it up.. Then strip it and take the frame to the bike swap...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-23, 05:58 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,663
Posted By majmt

Early Italian Masi GC

I just received this likely 1st generation Italian GC that I’d like to learn more about it. It has a generous patina and is a near-twin to a pristine early Carlsbad GC that I picked up few years ago....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-09-23, 04:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 489
Posted By rm -rf

My one year old 2014 carbon Bianchi developed a...

My one year old 2014 carbon Bianchi developed a small crack in the end of the compression slot below the seatpost clamp. I think it's just in the paint. I took some photos to track any progression of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-07-23, 01:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 417
Posted By SpedFast

FWIW-the part number usually comes from the...

FWIW-the part number usually comes from the bearing's dim.s. I find the best deals on bearings thru Ebay, believe it or not and haven't had any problems with them. But there are many bearing houses...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-06-23, 02:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,016
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

C Record 1st Gen groupset with wheels

SOLD!

With a bit of heavy heart, I’m going to put this group up for sale. This is the first generation edition. This group came on my 85 Merckx Pro as pictured except for I’ve since swapped out an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-23, 09:11 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 672
Posted By Bad Lag

My thinking - Maybe it has been modified and...

My thinking -

Maybe it has been modified and is not in "collector condition". Then again, what was done was done correctly.

The additional braze-ons improved the bike. The paint job is really...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-23, 03:41 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,120
Posted By Steve B.

Doable, but not seeing any eyelets on the upper...

Doable, but not seeing any eyelets on the upper chainstays or mid fork for racks and panniers, there are eyelets for for fenders, unless you plan to go with a bikepacking bag system.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-31-23, 06:59 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 959
Posted By indyfabz

I don't think the OP got the reference.

I don't think the OP got the reference.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-25-23, 07:47 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,432
Posted By pdlamb

Those who say "Drive it" or "Meet halfway" should...

Those who say "Drive it" or "Meet halfway" should remembere the costs of driving. 4-8 hours of your time isn't negligible for most people, and if you apply privately owned vehicle mileage (what you...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-21-23, 03:02 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,021
Posted By jethin

You wish. That price is missing a zero, maybe two.

You wish. That price is missing a zero, maybe two.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-23, 03:34 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,522
Posted By StanSeven

Spartan, One chief reason we have a 10 post...

Spartan,

One chief reason we have a 10 post limit with five per day is to discourage spammers. Over the last few weeks the site has been hit with a barrage of spam. Fortunately the limit keeps...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-23, 01:24 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 4,466
Posted By Andy_K

The chrome on the fork crown has a black spot,...

The chrome on the fork crown has a black spot, but I figure that'll give it some character, so I decided to mask that off too. My old Spin Doctor workstand is still red from the last bike I painted....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-23-23, 11:07 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,412
Posted By tomato coupe

I've never heard anyone say they lost their disc...

I've never heard anyone say they lost their disc brakes due to overheating on a mountain descent, but I know a few people that have destroyed carbon rim-brake wheels on mountain descents due to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-18-23, 03:10 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,968
Posted By indyfabz

I came close. Bought a new bike in 1993. The...

I came close. Bought a new bike in 1993. The frame alone was $1,500 in today’s dollars. Entire thing was was about $4,000 in 2023 dollars including tax and labor for the build.

My 2001 Colnago...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-07-23, 01:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 780
Posted By FBinNY

So you are asking for an engineering analysis....

So you are asking for an engineering analysis. Unfortunately vastly more specific info would be needed.

However, here's some grist for your mill.

While a single larger bearing I'd generally...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-03-23, 09:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,393
Posted By Binge

Thanks for passing on this bike, because I bought...

Thanks for passing on this bike, because I bought it yesterday here in Atlanta! It does need some love, but the old steel LeMonds are great riding frames! This is my 2nd mid 90s LeMond (also have an...
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