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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-24, 05:49 PM
Replies: 305
Views: 14,666
Posted By Murray Missile

Three more have "left the building".

Three more have "left the building".
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 04:53 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 864
Posted By nlerner

That's only for pedals.

That's only for pedals.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 04:50 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,750
Posted By bulgie

The traditional routing is all the way to the top...

The traditional routing is all the way to the top of the bar wrap. All the racing men who used BES had them wrapped that way, not just Rik van Looy.

Charlie Gaul:...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 07:45 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 487
Posted By veganbikes

Why? Just get a locking headset spacer and done....

Why? Just get a locking headset spacer and done. Problem Solvers makes one: https://problemsolversbike.com/products/locking-headset-spacer and it is designed for exactly what you are doing. No need...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-24, 05:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 555
Posted By SpeedofLite

Yes. I posted the link to that article in Post...

Yes. I posted the link to that article in Post #1 of this thread. It's still available as a PDF attached to the linked post.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 12:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 555
Posted By rider19

If anyone is interested in David Gordon Wilson's...

If anyone is interested in David Gordon Wilson's Galileo article mentioned in the editorial, here it is:

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 555
Posted By SpeedofLite

And as a bonus... ...

And as a bonus...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/bicycling_apr_1979_avocet_hubs_ad_75p_710c833ce77082de933057c1032326a8ca4feb6c.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 11:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 555
Posted By SpeedofLite

45 Years Ago: April 1979 in Bicycling magazine

Articles/columns included in this post are:
With the Editor: The Bike of the Future
"Where Bicycles Reign" (Cycling in China)
TECHNICAL Q and A
"Photo Contest Winners" (@Repack Rider in 3rd place...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 06:38 AM
Replies: 6,490
Views: 783,650
Posted By wkc

Available: Shimano 105 cranks, chain ring, rim brakes

Does anyone want - Shimano 105 brake set, crank/chainring, front mech, rear mech - for rebuilding an old bike??? And is this the right forum? Took the pieces off an old broken carbon fibre frame and...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-21-24, 12:39 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 148
Posted By NJgreyhead

2024 Randonnees

I guess it is my turn to start this thread.

Vineland 200k pre-ride
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1880x2000/img_6040_6787df7b07456b8193e99f2657c3ec186370c335.jpg
In the...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-20-24, 03:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 656
Posted By unterhausen

It's pretty common for 1200k's (and longer) to be...

It's pretty common for 1200k's (and longer) to be held only every 4 years. That's so you forget how much you hated yourself for riding the last one, a phenomenon known as randonnesia .
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 11:13 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,750
Posted By clubman

The traditional method looks fine if you keep the...

The traditional method looks fine if you keep the cable runs on the tight side. I don't criss cross. It's my preferred routing.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 01:26 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 816
Posted By dddd

I agree with what you just wrote pertaining to...

I agree with what you just wrote pertaining to the mounting screw putting pressure on the (stationary) inner barrel.
And I also agree that the spring clutch exerts a fixed amount of drag (variable...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 06:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 816
Posted By Bianchigirll

It may have been something to keep the screw from...

It may have been something to keep the screw from wondering off. I agree with Kontact there really isn't any reason to take them apart.

Thanks... I went looking for diagram and now I need to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 01:47 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,750
Posted By The Golden Boy

Everyone has their concept of aesthetic- On...

Everyone has their concept of aesthetic-

On every bike that routes under the BB, I cross the cables in front of the head tube and under the down tube. It just makes for nice, easy cable bends.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 10:47 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,750
Posted By daka

I don't have a photo but I've wrapped a number of...

I don't have a photo but I've wrapped a number of bars with end shifters for the Bike Exchange. What I find works best is to wrap the housing under the tape up to the bottom of the brake levers,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 09:32 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,750
Posted By Aubergine

Yeah. I don't like that either. What I do is exit...

Yeah. I don't like that either. What I do is exit the brake housing just below the brake levers, where there is a more or less natural opening in the bar tape. Let's see if I can find a pic . . . ....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,199
Posted By roadcrankr

Quote: Originally Posted by SurferRosa As I...

Quote:
Originally Posted by SurferRosa
As I see it, you have options:

1. Give him the less minty one.
2. Rent a bike to him.
3. Buy him a skateboard.
4. Don't talk to that person anymore....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-19-24, 05:54 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,036
Posted By bboy314

Did I miss where rim brakes were actually...

Did I miss where rim brakes were actually disparaged in this thread??
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-18-24, 09:14 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,133
Posted By cyccommute

There are several issue here. Let’s start with...

There are several issue here. Let’s start with the early mountain bike. Many people make the mistake of thinking that a small mountain bike works for a small person but mountain bikes are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 05:30 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,199
Posted By AdventureManCO

Not anymore. You've done a great job of...

Not anymore.

You've done a great job of preserving your Trek for the years you've had it! Maybe it's time to let it go.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 04:51 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,199
Posted By SurferRosa

As I see it, you have options: 1. Give him...

As I see it, you have options:

1. Give him the less minty one.
2. Rent a bike to him.
3. Buy him a skateboard.
4. Don't talk to that person anymore.
5. Change jobs.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 03:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 738
Posted By BTinNYC

Cést fini...really this time

Peugeot UO-18 Mixte for my daughter. 2x9 with Ultegra STI shifters and FD, a 105 RD, and a FSA Gossamer 50/34 crankset. The French thread ROI BB holding a 30mm axle is pretty cool. 700c rims with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 03:57 PM
Replies: 305
Views: 14,666
Posted By Murray Missile

That's partially how I got into bikes, they were...

That's partially how I got into bikes, they were my "new priority" to ween myself off of cars LOL.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 11:22 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,499
Posted By xiaoman1

Now we know where all of the parts have...

Now we know where all of the parts have disappeared to........Nice collection!
Best, Ben
BTW, who has more Campy stuff? :D
Mad Honk
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 09:12 AM
Replies: 305
Views: 14,666
Posted By Mad Honk

Mr. Spadoni , Looks like progress to me! ...

Mr. Spadoni ,
Looks like progress to me! HS install, seat post and seat install, and shift levers. It seems like it took me a week just to build a wheel that would fit my frame. Smiles, MH
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 08:54 AM
Replies: 305
Views: 14,666
Posted By Mr. Spadoni

On the plus side, the build of the Colnago from...

On the plus side, the build of the Colnago from MadHonk has started. On the minus side, digging through the parts boxes gave me a sense of just how much I have in excess parts and how it slows down...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 07:53 AM
Replies: 305
Views: 14,666
Posted By AdventureManCO

What I have found is if you have something that...

What I have found is if you have something that becomes a priority moreso than the bikes or said acquisition of bikes, it becomes easy to shed the accumulation. For example, one of my favorite...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 10:21 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,062
Posted By stoneageyosh

From a racing standpoint a bike is/was a tool not...

From a racing standpoint a bike is/was a tool not a piece of art per se. Yeah, the high end stuff looks neat but it was function, tempered by affordability, that determined what you used.
As such I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 06:24 PM
Replies: 305
Views: 14,666
Posted By RCMoeur

10-Q. At this moment, I am actually...

10-Q.

At this moment, I am actually recovering a bin full of sun-crunchy saddles in preparation for a foster kids bike event on Sunday the 28th. And I picked up three more eye-straining patterns...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 06:18 PM
Replies: 305
Views: 14,666
Posted By merziac

Not surprised by this, it exudes quirkiness in a...

Not surprised by this, it exudes quirkiness in a great way, those seat covers are genius, they add a perfect amount of whimsy, especially on a bike like this.

Great work. :thumb:
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-16-24, 07:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 702
Posted By hazetguy

FS: Raleigh Frames

For Sale: Two Raleigh framesets / projects, both of which are (approximately) 22 1/2" frame size, measured from center of bottom bracket, to the top of the seat tube lug dimple.

SOLD First is a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 06:27 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,499
Posted By bikamper

My shop, a four car heated garage not attached to...

My shop, a four car heated garage not attached to the house, was right sized before I moved in.:innocent:
https://i.imgur.com/8KK7J9Il.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/ag1JqwVl.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 09:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 654
Posted By Choke

I'm in, so you all will have to put up with me...

I'm in, so you all will have to put up with me for another year. Bummer.

I hope that the knee gets better. If not, you can always drive up and volunteer.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 06:24 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,219
Posted By iab

FBM purchases shipped from Italy - 2 frames, hub,...

FBM purchases shipped from Italy - 2 frames, hub, rims. No problems whatsoever. Then again, I'm fully aware I could be throwing away money. But I collect vintage bikes. I have been throwing away...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 02:53 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,378
Posted By mstateglfr

- Centurion wasnt Japanese, it was American and...

- Centurion wasnt Japanese, it was American and was just a brand owned by WSI. It was the sister company to Diamondback and dealt in paved bikes. It went away in 90/91 because WSI dropped it in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 01:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 506
Posted By cb400bill

Scalextric Velodrome

A couple weeks ago we went to a party hosted by a fellow cyclist. He had this slot car track type velodrome set up for us to play with. It was fun to try out.
You had to be careful with the speed as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 11:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 654
Posted By northbend

Me n my boy are signed up! ...

Me n my boy are signed up!
https://live.staticflickr.com/8053/29541645202_99651baeb0_b.jpg
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-14-24, 10:38 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,036
Posted By wrk101

Bicycle Blue Book does not use data to support,...

Bicycle Blue Book does not use data to support, it's just a formula. Most bikes come up low, really low. Look at sold Trek 520s on ebay, then discount it for local only sale.


Regardless, seller...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 07:43 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,062
Posted By bikingshearer

Other Eroica events being help at roughly the...

Other Eroica events being help at roughly the same time frame have only recently had registration open. I am cautiously optimistic that we Eroica CA will open up soon. If not, maybe I'll just go to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 04:42 PM
Replies: 305
Views: 14,666
Posted By Classtime

Well, I'm down one. Pumping the tires on my '78...

Well, I'm down one. Pumping the tires on my '78 Grand Jubile, lowering the seat for normal people, and riding it one last time in front of the house made me question my decision.
Young guy, owns a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 02:35 PM
Replies: 305
Views: 14,666
Posted By AdventureManCO

Major progress today - was able to fit a vehicle...

Major progress today - was able to fit a vehicle in the garage. First time in a long time!

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 921
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
04-11-24, 02:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,241
Posted By Brad L

The SSE wind meant it would be a headwind for...

The SSE wind meant it would be a headwind for much of the last 12 mile section of the route. It was tough!

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 02:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,241
Posted By Brad L

We had a total of 9 riders come out for the tour...

We had a total of 9 riders come out for the tour this year. The weather was pretty nice with cloudy skies and a 66° temp at the start and hovering just below 80° at the the end. The wind, though, was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 02:22 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,071
Posted By Polaris OBark

Level the saddle.

Level the saddle.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,816
Posted By Steel Charlie

2 Pieces Duck Bike Bells, Rubber Duck Bicycle...

2 Pieces Duck Bike Bells, Rubber Duck Bicycle Accessories, Cute Propeller Handlebar Bicycle Horns for Bike Scooter Motorcycles Car Sport Outdoor...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 04:58 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,062
Posted By Prowler

^^^^^^^^^. NO WAY that work bench stays that...

^^^^^^^^^. NO WAY that work bench stays that clean, huh? Great layout but the Universe will not allow such a clean work bench. I mean……

I’d have to spend a week, full time with two industrial...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 08:43 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,062
Posted By Cissell

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_2876_01a0df71fa16585250e0fee40604416a92c1ca8f.jpeg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,105
Posted By NVFlinch

Centurion history of sorts

Centurion history
https://capovelo.com/centurion-bike-brand-is-up-for-grabs-in-the-usa/

Generation X’s will remember the Centurion bike brand from the 1970’s, steel 10-speed rigs that were very...
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