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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-09-23, 06:40 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,507
Posted By bikamper

Out and about this cold evening on the the 68...

Out and about this cold evening on the the 68 Superbe.
https://i.imgur.com/wahCHz8l.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-08-23, 08:27 AM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,507
Posted By SirMike1983

The Hadland Raleigh book and the newer Sturmey...

The Hadland Raleigh book and the newer Sturmey Archer book are my two favorite bicycle books. They aren't cheap, but the writing is clear and they're loaded with photographs, advertisements, and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-05-23, 12:37 AM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,507
Posted By Small cog

An interesting Raleigh 3 speed on UK Ebay in...

An interesting Raleigh 3 speed on UK Ebay in Lincolnshire if anyone is in that area, the headbadge is 1960s and it is in pretty good condition with a red paint job, GB alloy brakes and a starting...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-23, 11:02 AM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,507
Posted By Cyclespanner

Yes, 1933. An Oxford graduate named Hamilton...

Yes, 1933.
An Oxford graduate named Hamilton Osgood, after his return to his US roots and wishing to become the USA agent for Raleigh and persuade the company of his convictions he personally...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-03-23, 06:39 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,507
Posted By clubman

The pulley at the top tube/seat tube is generally...

The pulley at the top tube/seat tube is generally a better setup. If the wheel shifts in the drop-outs, the SA indexing stays unchanged as the cable joins the indicator at about 90 degrees to the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-23, 08:19 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,507
Posted By clubman

Sheldon Brown...

Sheldon Brown (https://www.sheldonbrown.com/raleigh.html) is an excellent one-stop shop for advice and nuance in 3 speeds, Raleigh and otherwise.

Specific manuals for Sturmey Archer and exploded...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-23, 09:01 AM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,507
Posted By Cyclespanner

Yep, sit down and write it :fight: Seriously...

Yep, sit down and write it :fight:

Seriously though, Mr Google has a very big selection to choose from.

Then there's your new found friends here.
Ask a question.....it will be answered....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-23, 08:51 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 29,795
Posted By tmnguuyen

poster, coffee, pin and a bottle of olive oil. ...

poster, coffee, pin and a bottle of olive oil.

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1351/ec7e7c80_770b_4cc6_b369_84ff70a1e73d_dd2fbf35e9ef787225322da064af0ce42c872878.jpeg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-23, 08:22 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 29,795
Posted By mech986

Thank you for the details and correction, I’ve...

Thank you for the details and correction, I’ve edited my post above. I suspect the wrong dates were a miscommunication and misprint, not caught until delivered, another detail to make sure gets...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-23, 06:29 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 29,795
Posted By Kabuki12

guilty as charged!

guilty as charged!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-23, 03:15 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 29,795
Posted By Robvolz

A friend is on the fence whether to travel from...

A friend is on the fence whether to travel from Seattle, find a camping place near a toilet, Etc, and is seeking a deal on a registration that someone can't use.

Anybody got one they want to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-23, 04:43 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 29,795
Posted By Vitma

Hang in there. I send them several emails since...

Hang in there. I send them several emails since December, because I paid the early registration fee but the registration did not show up. Nobody replied and I also only got the “tell us about...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-23, 12:03 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 29,795
Posted By Kabuki12

I got another email today about...

I got another email today about Eroica................yea I'm excited! We got a room in San Simeon for 3 nights. Any word of a Saturday ride like last year with Gugie and friends? A couple of pics...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-23, 10:38 AM
Replies: 399
Views: 29,795
Posted By Bad Lag

You should respond regarding your experiences. ...

You should respond regarding your experiences. Be polite but factual. They need to know.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-23, 09:54 AM
Replies: 399
Views: 29,795
Posted By Classtime

The Eroica people finally responded to my inquiry...

The Eroica people finally responded to my inquiry of May 28 regarding the festival etc. and they ONLY requested my opinion of their customer service. ????
Still excited. Questioning my bike/gearing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-23, 10:50 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 29,795
Posted By bikingshearer

Unfortunately, not responding to e-mails became...

Unfortunately, not responding to e-mails became all too common once the organization went to Italia. Sometimes they respond, more often they don't. I hope the new local folks do better, but I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-23, 04:02 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 29,795
Posted By Vitma

I registered and paid in December but the...

I registered and paid in December but the registration is not showing up on the homepage side. I am trying since January to get in contact with someone but without success. Good luck.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-23, 01:28 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,507
Posted By capnjonny

Here is a 1971 Schwinn Racer I just overhauled...

Here is a 1971 Schwinn Racer I just overhauled and cleaned up.

Thw paint took a lot of touching up and it's no show stopper but with a new clear coat and some shiny bliing , not too bad....
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-08-23, 06:43 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,947
Posted By Koyote

I have not heard of Pearson… But at least here in...

I have not heard of Pearson… But at least here in the US, the Lauf gravel bike options are absolutely screaming deals. The prices are extremely reasonable for the quality and build kits. And again –...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-08-23, 01:33 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,947
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Hmm ... an 80 cm inseam seems kind of short for...

Hmm ... an 80 cm inseam seems kind of short for someone who is 6 feet tall. The advice from Santa Cruz would suggest that you take the larger of the two sizes you are in between.



Good luck...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-07-23, 08:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,947
Posted By Koyote

Got it. If your Trek fits well, look up the...

Got it.

If your Trek fits well, look up the geometry specs. For the new bike, try to get a close match for the Stack, Reach, and Effective Top Tube numbers. Small tweaks can be accomplished by...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-07-23, 07:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,947
Posted By Polaris OBark

This website can help: ...

This website can help: https://geometrygeeks.bike
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-23, 03:50 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 29,795
Posted By Vitma

Ok, so I am not the oddball here who has not...

Ok, so I am not the oddball here who has not heard back from the organizers, the whole event is in jeopardy. Quite sad as I enjoyed last years Eroica California.

Let's say this thing totally blows...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-23, 10:39 AM
Replies: 399
Views: 29,795
Posted By Gary12000

convergence of factors

I think that's the nail on the head... Lack of focus at HQ in Italy might also be a thing, the lack of communication speaks volumes to me, and was what happened in the UK, which was moved from the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-23, 01:21 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 29,795
Posted By Kabuki12

I have done rides with folks just showing up ,...

I have done rides with folks just showing up , self supporting type rides. I enjoy riding with others and small group rides once in a while but prefer riding alone most of the time. The organized...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-23, 12:11 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 29,795
Posted By Gary12000

Last year was my First E'roica event, i really...

Last year was my First E'roica event, i really enjoyed it, but i found the Italian contingent to be elusive and also not inclusive either, it was my observation that they were not in the spirit nor...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-23, 05:49 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 29,795
Posted By Kabuki12

Well, being as how I already paid , AND, Rich...

Well, being as how I already paid , AND, Rich will be there, I think it may turn the tide for me. Heck, it may be the last one….
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-23, 01:05 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 29,795
Posted By bikingshearer

At least as much as the rides themselves, the...

At least as much as the rides themselves, the "gathering of the tribe" aspect is what makes Eroica CA a worthwhile event. Doing things that reduce the "gathering" aspect does real damage to the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-23, 12:32 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 29,795
Posted By davester

So what the heck are they offering for the entry...

So what the heck are they offering for the entry fee? Last year for the coastal route there was virtually no organized on course support except at Cayucos (including no water at the tops of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-23, 06:40 AM
Replies: 399
Views: 29,795
Posted By Kabuki12

Wow! If this is the direction that the organizers...

Wow! If this is the direction that the organizers are going , this event will be severely compromised, IMHO. I can do the ride , if I decide to still go, but I have really nice areas much closer to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-23, 02:34 AM
Replies: 399
Views: 29,795
Posted By bibliobob

Indeed. Not good at all. They're throwing away...

Indeed. Not good at all. They're throwing away the last festival elements of the event...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-23, 01:21 AM
Replies: 399
Views: 29,795
Posted By rccardr

Oh, my. That’s not good. Not good at all.

Oh, my. That’s not good. Not good at all.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-23, 07:05 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,236
Posted By Robert7659

Drop bars are better most of the time. Flat bars...

Drop bars are better most of the time. Flat bars are better on surfaces so bad I’d rather not cycle there at all. Personally I enjoy any bike as long as the handlebar is well below the seat.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-23, 01:56 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,236
Posted By Wildwood

Be prepared for new bars, levers, shifters. And...

Be prepared for new bars, levers, shifters. And maybe stem given the different bars.

KalinDrew - not much info offered or discussion about specific tradeoffs. Good luck.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-23, 12:34 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,236
Posted By tFUnK

If you are envision doing significant miles on...

If you are envision doing significant miles on the road then the gravel bike is the better choice. Sure you can put slicks on an XC bike but the positioning and drop bars of a gravel bike will make...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-23, 12:32 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,236
Posted By tyrion

Gravel bike faster on smoother roads/trails, XC...

Gravel bike faster on smoother roads/trails, XC bike faster on rougher roads/trials.
Forum: Touring
03-28-23, 08:37 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,549
Posted By djb

whatever works well is how I look at things. If a...

whatever works well is how I look at things. If a duo works great, perfect.
Forum: Touring
03-28-23, 07:57 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,549
Posted By speyfitter

It’s harder to bend a shorter piece of metal.

It’s harder to bend a shorter piece of metal.
Forum: Touring
03-28-23, 07:47 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,549
Posted By djb

all legitimate concerns, but I have used very...

all legitimate concerns, but I have used very short spacers a lot over the years on front racks less sturdy than a tubus, with no issues. This setup you see here as been down so many rocky and...
Forum: Touring
03-28-23, 07:33 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,549
Posted By pdlamb

If you load up that rack, or ride down rocky or...

If you load up that rack, or ride down rocky or potholed roads, I'd worry about that spacer putting a moment on the fastener. Levering the load out like that would stress the bolt more than bolting...
Forum: Touring
03-27-23, 01:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,549
Posted By speyfitter

The way to fix this is to go with the Tubus duo

The way to fix this is to go with the Tubus duo
Forum: Touring
03-27-23, 07:09 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,549
Posted By djb

Knew I had a photo showing it. Not quite as much...

Knew I had a photo showing it. Not quite as much as yours, but a bit.
My fender is also not centered in this photo, so while I have fiddled with it to get it better at times, I really don't notice...
Forum: Touring
03-27-23, 06:51 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,549
Posted By djb

My Tara is offset a bit also. I took it off my...

My Tara is offset a bit also. I took it off my bike recently to put on some fork cages, so can't show you, but mine has always been similar to yours.
it's been consistently like this despite being...
Forum: Touring
03-26-23, 09:36 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,549
Posted By saddlesores

c'mon, indy! you know better than that! this...

c'mon, indy! you know better than that!
this is a forum for the velocipedigal dark arts. we wanna delve into the necromancy of cycling.
why ya wanna offer a perfectly logical, supremely...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-22-23, 01:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,336
Posted By dvdslw

Lauf Seigla???

Anyone riding a Lauf Seigla that can give me an honest opinion of the bike as to how it fits, rides, etc... They spend a ton on advertising and its really hard to find anyone that dislikes them but...
Forum: Touring
03-22-23, 10:39 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,549
Posted By tyrion

Could be the frame. I had a Breezer Radar and my...

Could be the frame. I had a Breezer Radar and my rear rack (Tubus Vega) was slightly off center. I didn't know if the problem was the frame or the rack. When I got a new frame (Velo Orange Piolet)...
Forum: Touring
03-22-23, 06:56 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,549
Posted By Tandem Tom

I'm going to jump on this thread! My wife and...

I'm going to jump on this thread!
My wife and I have the same rack on our touring bikes. Before last year's tour I noticed the same "problem. So after having built a few steel frames and...
Forum: Touring
03-22-23, 05:10 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,549
Posted By Tourist in MSN

My Ergo (Ergo is a discontinued Tubus front rack)...

My Ergo (Ergo is a discontinued Tubus front rack) is a bit off too. It bugged me a lot that such an expensive rack was slightly off, but I got used to it, no longer notice it. I bought mine over a...
Forum: Touring
03-22-23, 02:30 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,549
Posted By Ghazmh

I have a Tara on my touring bike and have noticed...

I have a Tara on my touring bike and have noticed that it appears to be off center. I think that’s just the way it is for some reason.
Forum: Touring
03-21-23, 09:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,549
Posted By Yan

I too am disturbed by off center rack OCD. This...

I too am disturbed by off center rack OCD. This is common and there is nothing you can do.
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