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03-18-24, 07:01 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 885
Posted By Headpost

Please forgive me for updating this old thread,...

Please forgive me for updating this old thread, however a few days ago the shifter boss assembly broke again. I think there just wasn't enough bolt-end going into the broken shifter boss for the...
03-18-24, 02:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 694
Posted By Erzulis Boat

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03-18-24, 07:37 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 400
Posted By Sierra

I'd have a Brooks B72 on it in a New York second....

I'd have a Brooks B72 on it in a New York second.

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03-17-24, 07:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 434
Posted By mpetry912

Berthoud w/ AS decaleur /markp ...

Berthoud w/ AS decaleur

/markp

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03-17-24, 04:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 434
Posted By El Chaba

A few years back, I made a stiffener for mine so...

A few years back, I made a stiffener for mine so that it would hold its shape nicely without a decaleur. I normally use a smaller bag on the two bikes that I own that are set up for front bag use. It...
03-17-24, 01:50 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 434
Posted By Pcampeau

TA Specialties Handlebar bag

A few years ago I was given a box miscellaneous vintage bike stuffs: Some old freewheels, old chains, bottle cages, cable clamps and such. At the bottom of the box, collapsed and folded up under all...
03-17-24, 01:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 400
Posted By bikingshearer

What I have heard about older Jaguars is that you...

What I have heard about older Jaguars is that you do not own it, you borrow it from your mechanic every other weekend.
03-17-24, 12:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 400
Posted By Kilroy1988

I've had two XJSs and they're wonderful cars, as...

I've had two XJSs and they're wonderful cars, as long as they're on the road and not in the shop... Which is frequently. I'm on my fourth older Jaguar right now and have spent $2,000 on repairs in...
03-17-24, 10:30 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 400
Posted By cudak888

A Jaguar that isn’t a Schwinn and a Schwinn that’s not a racer.

Last weekend, I went to see this - despite every known reason to mankind to run the hell away from it:
...
03-17-24, 07:26 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 135
Posted By jeirvine

C-Record Wheels, RD

Offers encouraged, especially if you want both,

C-Record Ambrosio Hypothosis tubular wheelset - $225 shipped to US
Ready to ride, with Challenge Parigi-Roubaix tires with about 300 miles on them,...
03-12-24, 10:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 550
Posted By SpeedofLite

I don't mind. Here you go. ...

I don't mind. Here you go.

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03-11-24, 09:00 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 821
Posted By merziac

1950 something, crusty Paramount

EDIT, so trainman999 has dated this one to late 48 - early 49, he has a very good handle on this so we'll run with it.

Crusty, rusty to start but over all pretty sound so I dug in.

I couldn't...
03-11-24, 07:18 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 238
Posted By Dylansbob

PNW pickup -- Pinarello Montello nearly full Mavic group

Pickup in Tacoma area only.

No dents or cracks, but one imperceptible handlebar ding on the tt. Displays as very "survivor" with the original decals showing their age. Parts group is Mavic...
03-11-24, 12:17 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,308
Posted By bikingshearer

Thought shared by every other passenger on the...

Thought shared by every other passenger on the ferry: "Ah nuts, this used to be a nice boat ride."
03-10-24, 10:02 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,308
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, 09:49 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,308
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

The Baylis ride today finished off 8 straight...

The Baylis ride today finished off 8 straight days, 316 miles of riding. About 9000 feet of climbing The San Diego group, like the Los Angelinos at the Rose Bowl ride were a friendly and welcoming...
03-07-24, 06:33 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,308
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

A few pics from the past couple of days: Today...

A few pics from the past couple of days: Today was easy day but had the most climbing we’ve done yet. Torrey Pines pic, Del Mar in the foreground just past the inlet and Dana Point in the far...
03-07-24, 07:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 390
Posted By jamesdak

Well.....this is a different take on a Delta...

Well.....this is a different take on a Delta brake thread. Normally they just turn into fights over whether they work or not. This is a welcome new twist, LOL!
03-06-24, 04:08 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,308
Posted By nlerner

Today was a recovery day, so 38 fairly casual...

Today was a recovery day, so 38 fairly casual miles south along the coast Carlsbad to Del Mar and then back (with a taco lunch stop). Beautifully sunny at the start and rain moving in this afternoon,...
03-06-24, 11:57 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 5,404
Posted By nesteel

Losing my wife last May has brought this entire...

Losing my wife last May has brought this entire subject into an entirely uncomfortable focus. Cycling is just one of four hobbies that'll be slimmed down as to not leave my two boys with a pile of...
03-06-24, 01:10 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,308
Posted By Manny66

Well Monday morning came and I met Bert at the...

Well Monday morning came and I met Bert at the San Gabriel River Trail head., also known as "Chalan Rest Stop" ,A local gathering spot for cyclist that will routinely have a couple of hundred riders...
03-05-24, 05:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 961
Posted By Bianchigirll

Everyone meet Samantha Reno! **Bianchi Content**

So there I was mindig my own business and browsing Marketplace and what do I see a decent looking better quality Bianchi for what? Whait where is that? Really? A good looking Campanutella equipped...
03-05-24, 09:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 532
Posted By mackgoo

Rooster's getting ready to crow

Doing the final tweaks. Just need a water bottle cage and tape. I'm not happy with the tape on there. I have some new on the way.

...
03-05-24, 09:24 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,308
Posted By nlerner

Day 1 was the monthly Rose Bowl ride. Yesterday...

Day 1 was the monthly Rose Bowl ride. Yesterday was San Gabriel to Seal Beach, accompanied by Manny66 and two additional harbor pilot locals. Sunny and low 60s as we made our was along the San...
03-04-24, 08:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,424
Posted By jjhabbs

Largest bike haul I've ever found! Totally crazy. I pictorial review.

I'm so fortunate to have this collection. Some of you may know the original owner of these bikes. He is from just north of Nashville.


The gents widow wanted the collection to stay together and...
03-04-24, 06:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 337
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Is it really 650b? The typical 26" tubular tire...

Is it really 650b? The typical 26" tubular tire is 650c.
03-04-24, 06:58 AM
Replies: 2,336
Views: 551,858
Posted By Rocket-Sauce

Dune 2 was excellent (maybe the best sequel since...

Dune 2 was excellent (maybe the best sequel since Empire Strikes Back?)

Paul Atreides...
03-03-24, 12:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 263
Posted By 52telecaster

When your town lacks rental bikes.

My girlfriend talks to lots of folks who travel to exchange ideas on how to do it cheaply and where the interesting places are. She ran into a woman online who is visiting Peoria IL and can't find a...
03-02-24, 05:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 507
Posted By jamesdak

Wildwood Yep, planning to attack the 19mph stuff...

Wildwood Yep, planning to attack the 19mph stuff again this year. The second TKA is just not cooperating yet but hopefully it will finally loosed up soon so I can get back up to speed.

Went...
03-01-24, 01:14 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,308
Posted By gugie

The Ritchey Breakaway is packed up. I found that...

The Ritchey Breakaway is packed up. I found that it's easier to pack the handlebars separately, and use the extra space for helmet, shoes, and various other items that are needed on this trip. I even...
Replies: 15
Views: 485
Posted By 3alarmer

. ...probably around 800 bucks. But I tend to...

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...probably around 800 bucks. But I tend to overvalue this stuff. I can see it on the local CL here advertised at anywhere from $650-1000.
Davidson qualifies as a small volume, custom frame...
03-01-24, 12:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 335
Posted By mhespenheide

If no one else steps up, I'll stockpile it...

If no one else steps up, I'll stockpile it against future use.
02-29-24, 09:06 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,996
Posted By joesch

Columbus Gilco MS tubes were sorta a thing used...

Columbus Gilco MS tubes were sorta a thing used by some great Italian frame builders including the steel Colnago master models. I personally love the ride quality.
02-28-24, 08:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 476
Posted By capnjonny

Well, the Hopper is finished and back at the Bike...

Well, the Hopper is finished and back at the Bike Exchange getting ready to be featured in a future "Bike of the Month" article in our newsletter (bikex.org).
You can tell a lot about what kind of...
02-28-24, 06:44 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 527
Posted By awrycycle

Windsor AM 10 Super Carrera

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02-27-24, 08:21 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,575
Posted By merziac

Seems like fenders were not even considered on...

Seems like fenders were not even considered on this one. The eyelets may have just came with the DO's and maybe accommodate aftermarket racks. I would think the CS bridge was to be drilled by the...
02-27-24, 05:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 414
Posted By capnjonny

Here's an update on the Trek 1200. After...

Here's an update on the Trek 1200.
After looking at the price quoted for Alodine ( high) I chose to sand the bear metal areas, treat with naval jelley, then prime with Rustoleum aluminum primer , I...
02-27-24, 03:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 422
Posted By Nwvlvtnr

Free pay shipping Bertin and Diamondback frames

Before I go to the local Co op I figured I’d offer these here first. Perhaps a long shot…

Diamondback Mountain Bike no longer available.

62 cm Bertin Tourer. While a Bertin it’s ugly and likely...
02-26-24, 10:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 500
Posted By 52telecaster

I don't usually pull a trailer, but when I do...

I use a Paramount!
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Tonight's gig.
02-26-24, 04:28 PM
Replies: 3,221
Views: 407,580
Posted By gaucho777

Totally tubular beer. ...

Totally tubular beer.

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02-26-24, 03:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 803
Posted By 52telecaster

Those are great bikes

Those are great bikes
02-26-24, 02:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 593
Posted By bulgie

I asked (tongue in cheek) "Is that Kenny from...

I asked (tongue in cheek) "Is that Kenny from South Park on the left?"



Yes, a lame joke, maybe a "cultural reference", but South Park is just about the lowest form of culture, quite juvenile....
02-26-24, 12:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 803
Posted By IdahoBrett

The rain subsided. The roads drained well enough....

The rain subsided. The roads drained well enough. I pedaled far enough and hard enough to awaken that voice in my sig line.

All I gotta say is Wowzer!! Sacre Bleu! What a ride! I thought my 88...
02-25-24, 08:56 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 803
Posted By ascherer

May Patrick's memory be a blessing, and may each...

May Patrick's memory be a blessing, and may each ride bring those memories to the present.
02-25-24, 06:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 593
Posted By bulgie

Is that Kenny from South Park on the left? ...

Is that Kenny from South Park on the left?

Wife Laurie just handed me this program from a Seattle criterium in '79, I scanned the pic on the cover, perfect timing:
...
02-25-24, 04:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 803
Posted By Wildwood

Wonderful bike. Follow-up with a ride report....

Wonderful bike.
Follow-up with a ride report. Red may be fast but black is dependable and perhaps classy.
Check the FD clamp for cracks. Looks maybe Delrin?




and hey, ......no hating on the...
Replies: 13
Views: 493
Posted By obrentharris

I guess it depends on how cheaply you can get the...

I guess it depends on how cheaply you can get the wheels and tires. In my neighborhood that"s a $75 bike with wheels and tires.
The cat, on the other hand, is pretty darn nice!
Brent
02-24-24, 08:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 803
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...
02-24-24, 04:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 593
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...
02-23-24, 06:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 650
Posted By dddd

Modern custom Ultra-9 freewheel build.

Freewheels are alive and well in 2023!

Having noticed that freewheels with ever greater numbers of speeds have become available for E-bikes, I began to ponder modifying one of them to a narrower...
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